This week, we have been reading in Psalm 119 (which, by the way, is the longest chapter in the Bible). In it, we catch a glimpse of the Psalmist's love for God's Word. He repeatedly affirms his love for God's law, God's truth, and God's testimonies (which are somewhat synonymous). He cites numerous ways that God's Word is beneficial to him (and to us), and here are just a few (verse numbers in parentheses):

• Those who follow God's way of doing things (as shown in Scripture) are blessed in life (1-2).
• God's Word will help us to be pure (9).
• Memorizing God's Word will help keep us from sin (11).
• God's Word is a counselor for us (24).
• God's Word gives life (25).
• God's Word can give us strength (28).
• God's Word shows us His salvation (41).
• God's Word can give us hope (43).
• God's Word can give us comfort (52).
• God's Word shows us His grace (58).
• God's Word inspires us to worship Him (62).
• God's Word is more valuable than riches (72).
• God's Word shows us His righteousness (75).
• God's Word shows us His steadfast love (76).
• God's Word is trustworthy (86).
• God's Word is unchanging (89).
• God's Word shows His faithfulness (90).
• God's Word gives wisdom and understanding to those who listen (98-104).
• God's Word is a lamp to our life's journey (105).
• God's Word shows us how He holds us up (116-117).
• God's Word shows us how powerful and amazing God is, prompting proper respect (120).
• God's Word is right (137).
• God's Word has been tested and tried, yet has not failed (140).
• God's Word is true (142, 151).
• God's Word shows us His mercy (156).
• God's Word is eternal and endures forever (160).
• God's Word can give us great peace (165).

May we see the inestimable value of God's Word, and adjust our lives accordingly. Something this valuable is worth spending time and energy to study and to know. Thank God for giving us His amazing Word!

In the Son,

Bill Horn
FBC Worship & Arts Pastor