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Psalms 119:24
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John Gill Bible Commentary
I have declared my ways,.... That is, to the Lord; either the ways he had chose and desired to walk in, and not wander from, and therefore entreated help and assistance, guidance and direction, in them; or his sinful ways and actions, which he acknowledged and confessed, lamented and bewailed, and entreated the forgiveness of; or all his counsels and cares, his affairs and business, in which he was concerned, and which he declared and committed to the Lord, to be directed and assisted in; or all his wants and necessities, which he spread before him at the throne of grace; which he did not as though the Lord was ignorant of these things, but partly as knowing it was the will of God that he should be inquired of by his people, to do the things for them they want; and partly to ease his own mind, and encourage his faith and hope in the Lord; and thou heardest me: and directed him in the way he should go, and what he should do; forgave him his sins, and supplied his wants; teach me thy statutes; which he desired to learn and obey, in gratitude for being heard and answered by him; See Gill on Psa 119:12;
Matthew Henry Bible Commentary
Here David explains his meditating in God's statutes (Psa 119:23), which was of such use to him when princes sat and spoke against him. 1. Did the affliction make his sad? The word of God comforted him, and was his delight, more his delight than any of the pleasures either of court or camp, of city or country. Sometimes it proves that the comforts of the word of God are most pleasant to a gracious soul when other comforts are embittered. 2. Did it perplex him? Was he at a loss what to do when the princes spoke against him? God's statutes were his counsellors, and they counselled him to bear it patiently and commit his cause to God. God's testimonies will be the best counsellors both to princes and private persons. They are the men of my counsel; so the word is. There will be found more safety and satisfaction in consulting them than in the multitude of other counsellors. Observe here, Those that would have God's testimonies to be their delight must take them for their counsellors and be advised by them; and let those that take them for their counsellors in close walking take them for their delight in comfortable walking.
Psalms 119:24
Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
23Though rulers sit and slander me, Your servant meditates on Your statutes. 24Your testimonies are indeed my delight; they are my counselors.
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The Bible!
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This sermon emphasizes the vital facets of the Bible, highlighting its role as the source of salvation, evidence of true faith, and the means for spiritual growth, renewal, and survival. It explores how the Bible serves as a moral compass, cleanses from wrong influences, and provides safe navigation and comfort in affliction. The sermon stresses the importance of the Word of God in testing and strengthening faith, instilling hope, and guiding believers to seek God's presence and wisdom through its sacred pages.
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By Dick Brogden0PSA 119:24ZEC 9:8ZEC 9:16JHN 14:31JN 5:41JN 5:13Dick Brogden preaches about the assurance and knowledge we have as believers because God came near to us, dwells in us, and His Word guides us. Through the story of Zechariah, we see God's invasion of earth to protect His people from the darkness and evil forces. Christmas symbolizes our rescue and defense by our humble King who came to save us from sin, self, and Satan. The incarnation of Jesus represents God's victory over the world, emphasizing that faith in Jesus as the Son of God is what overcomes the world, not just prayers or evangelism. Christmas is a reminder of God's promise to come again and bring ultimate victory.
- John Gill
- Matthew Henry
John Gill Bible Commentary
I have declared my ways,.... That is, to the Lord; either the ways he had chose and desired to walk in, and not wander from, and therefore entreated help and assistance, guidance and direction, in them; or his sinful ways and actions, which he acknowledged and confessed, lamented and bewailed, and entreated the forgiveness of; or all his counsels and cares, his affairs and business, in which he was concerned, and which he declared and committed to the Lord, to be directed and assisted in; or all his wants and necessities, which he spread before him at the throne of grace; which he did not as though the Lord was ignorant of these things, but partly as knowing it was the will of God that he should be inquired of by his people, to do the things for them they want; and partly to ease his own mind, and encourage his faith and hope in the Lord; and thou heardest me: and directed him in the way he should go, and what he should do; forgave him his sins, and supplied his wants; teach me thy statutes; which he desired to learn and obey, in gratitude for being heard and answered by him; See Gill on Psa 119:12;
Matthew Henry Bible Commentary
Here David explains his meditating in God's statutes (Psa 119:23), which was of such use to him when princes sat and spoke against him. 1. Did the affliction make his sad? The word of God comforted him, and was his delight, more his delight than any of the pleasures either of court or camp, of city or country. Sometimes it proves that the comforts of the word of God are most pleasant to a gracious soul when other comforts are embittered. 2. Did it perplex him? Was he at a loss what to do when the princes spoke against him? God's statutes were his counsellors, and they counselled him to bear it patiently and commit his cause to God. God's testimonies will be the best counsellors both to princes and private persons. They are the men of my counsel; so the word is. There will be found more safety and satisfaction in consulting them than in the multitude of other counsellors. Observe here, Those that would have God's testimonies to be their delight must take them for their counsellors and be advised by them; and let those that take them for their counsellors in close walking take them for their delight in comfortable walking.