The Bible – Day 5

How can a young man keep his way pure?
By living according to your word.
I seek you with all my heart;
do not let me stray from your commands.
I have hidden your word in my heart
that I might not sin against you.
Praise be to you, O LORD ;
teach me your decrees.
With my lips I recount
all the laws that come from your mouth.
I rejoice in following your statutes
as one rejoices in great riches.
I meditate on your precepts
and consider your ways.
I delight in your decrees;
I will not neglect your word. – Psalm 119:9-16


Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible, topping out at 176 verses. (Don’t worry; you don’t have to read it all now.) The author wrote a stanza for each letter of the Hebrew alphabet. And every bit of it is about the Bible. Throughout the psalm the author talks about how knowing God’s Word helps him to live, to be righteous, to honor God, and to live wisely. That’s why he spent so much time thinking about it, meditating on it, and memorizing it. The Word of God was obviously a huge part of his life. Studying the Scriptures led to a passion for God’s Word. The more you study the Word, the more you’ll find this passion as well.

What place does the Bible have in your life?

Do you take it with you to school? Do you read it when you’re not at church?

Are you studying it? The more you study God’s Word, the more you’ll be able to experience the joy the psalmist described.