A Home for God’s Word
Sunday, July 5th, 2009
David was a “man after God’s own heart” (1 Samuel 13:14). This is most likely what separated him from King Saul. While David was a sinner too, he truly repented and sought to rebuild his relationship with God when he realized his sins (Psalm 51).
As a shepherd boy, David spent many hours lonely hours reflecting on God and his law. As a result, he wrote some of the great Psalms of the Bible. He was also able to live an above average life as a follower of God and leader of his people. The word of God led him into the valley to face Goliath (1 Samuel 17); to respect Saul (1 Samuel 24); to sacrifice and dance before Him (2 Samuel 6).
God places a great deal of importance on his word and urges us to put it into our hearts (Psalm 119:11). Out of the 176 verses of the Psalm, we will find the psalmist makes reference to God’s Law 173 times. Putting God’s word in our hearts means many things. It means reading it; studying it; meditating on it; and putting it into practice. The Apostle Paul would say it this way: 16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. 17And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. (Colossians 3:16-17, NIV).
Has God’s word found a home in your heart?
Keep The Light Burning!
Perry Greene
David was a “man after God’s own heart” (1 Samuel 13:14). This is most likely what separated him from King Saul. While David was a sinner too, he truly repented and sought to rebuild his relationship with God when he realized his sins (Psalm 51).
As a shepherd boy, David spent many hours lonely hours reflecting on God and his law. As a result, he wrote some of the great Psalms of the Bible. He was also able to live an above average life as a follower of God and leader of his people. The word of God led him into the valley to face Goliath (1 Samuel 17); to respect Saul (1 Samuel 24); to sacrifice and dance before Him (2 Samuel 6).
God places a great deal of importance on his word and urges us to put it into our hearts (Psalm 119:11). Out of the 176 verses of the Psalm, we will find the psalmist makes reference to God’s Law 173 times. Putting God’s word in our hearts means many things. It means reading it; studying it; meditating on it; and putting it into practice. The Apostle Paul would say it this way: 16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. 17And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. (Colossians 3:16-17, NIV).
Has God’s word found a home in your heart?
Keep The Light Burning!
Perry Greene
