When I’ve written in reference to Psalm 119 in the past, I have mentioned that it contains 176 verses that are divided into 22 stanzas, and each stanza is titled with a letter from the Hebrew alphabet. Today’s stanza is titles with the Hebrew letter, Mem, which means the water of wisdom, knowledge, the Torah.
It represents both water and the ability to dive deep into God’s wisdom. Every person should hunger and thirst for the wisdom of God, but that wisdom can only be found within the Word of the Creator because He alone is our Living Water, He is the Torah, and He is our Bread of Life.
During yesterday’s sermon, Pastor Mary reminded us that when we came to Christ through salvation, He redeemed our spirit from our sins. Now that we are saved and walking out our salvation with Christ, we must seek a closer relationship with Him so that we can allow Him to continue to redeem our souls (our minds, wills, and emotions). We do this by feeding on the Word of God each and every day. You and I cannot expect to grow in God’s wisdom if we are not consuming His Word. We must bow before Almighty God, each day, and “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.” (Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV)
Psalm 119:97-104 (NLT)
Mem
97 Oh, how I love your instructions!
I think about them all day long.
98 Your commands make me wiser than my enemies,
for they are my constant guide.
99 Yes, I have more insight than my teachers,
for I am always thinking of your laws.
100 I am even wiser than my elders,
for I have kept your commandments.
101 I have refused to walk on any evil path,
so that I may remain obedient to your word.
102 I haven’t turned away from your regulations,
for you have taught me well.
103 How sweet your words taste to me;
they are sweeter than honey.
104 Your commandments give me understanding;
no wonder I hate every false way of life.
Prayer: Jesus, thank You for redeeming us. We want to grow in our individual and collective relationships with You. Holy Spirit, help each one of us to be motivated in our spirit to remain in Your Word every day. Guide us by Your wisdom to see with our spiritual eyes what You want us to see, to hear with our spiritual ears what You want us to hear and touch our spiritual hearts to know where You want us to go. We want to be willing vessels for You, Jesus, and we know that we do that by submitting to You and growing in our relationship with You. Thank You for growing us up. We ask this in Your Holy Name, Jesus. Amen.