Psalm 119:129-136 – The appointed Psalm for next week is taken from the longest Psalm and it under the Hebrew letter Pe. The Psalmist recalls the righteousness of God’s law and how they are a delight to follow. As we focus on the Lord and His precepts, we find direction in living.
Your testimonies are wonderful; therefore my soul keeps them.
Your testimonies are wonderful: The psalmist again declared his wonder and pleasure in the word of God. It was a continuing source of fascination to him.
“The word ‘wonderful’ is equivalent to our use of the word miraculous. These testimonies are supernatural, superhuman.” (Morgan)
The testimonies are supernatural in their nature, being free from error. They are supernatural in their effects, as they instruct, elevate, strengthen, and comfort the soul.
“Therefore my soul keeps them;” The enduring, abiding delight he had in the word of God prompted greater obedience. This was obedience in more than outward action; it was obedience in soul. 1
Collect for Psalm 119: Lord, you are just and your commandments are eternal. Teach us to love you with all our hearts and to love our neighbor as ourselves, for the sake of Jesus our Lord. 2
Lord of all power and might, Author and Giver of all good things, graft in our hearts the love of Your name, increase in us true religion, nourish us with all goodness, and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ Your Son, our Lord we pray. Amen. 3
Sources:
Image of the Lord’s Supper, copyright © Ed Riojas, Higher Things
1. https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/psalm-119
2. Collect for Psalm 119, For All the Saints, A Prayer Book For and By the Church vol. IV The American Lutheran Publicity Bureau, © 1996 Delhi, NY
3. Lutheran Service Book © 2006 Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis
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