Day 14 of the 119th Psalm, verses 105-112.
“Nun
“105 Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
“106 I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to keep Your righteous rules.
“107 I am severely afflicted; give me life, O YHWH, according to Your Word!
“108 Accept my freewill offerings of praise, O YHWH, and teach me Your rules.
“109 I hold my life in my hand continually, but I do not forget Your Law.
“110 The wicked have laid a snare for me, but I do not stray from Your precepts.
“111 Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.
“112 I incline my heart to perform Your statutes forever, to the end.”
– Psalm 119:104-112
THE BREAKDOWN
Verse 105: This is a popular memory verse. God’s Word will lead us through the darkness of this world.
Verse 106: Becoming a follower of Yeshua is to make an oath to keep God’s Law.
Verse 107: The word afflicted is used again to show a conviction for disobedience. Walking in God’s ways gives us life.
Verse 108: Loving the Father means praising Him and following His Law.
Verse 109: “I hold my life in my hand continually” means we are responsible for our choices. The writer declares that his choice is to follow God’s Law.
Verse 110: Here’s another example of staying faithful to God’s Law regardless of persecution.
Verse 111: Anyone who follows YHWH can claim His testimonies as their heritage. He is always faithful to His Word, and that should bring joy to any believer’s heart.
Verse 112: We are blessed to be living in the New Covenant times where His Law is written on our hearts. Every believer should have their heart inclined to following His statues forever.
Lord, light my path so I can see the snares before me and avoid them. My oath is to keep your statutes. I will praise you even when persecution comes. Your testimonies are a joy to my heart. Keep my heart inclined to follow You always. Amen.
Shalom.