This section of Psalm 119 begins, “Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.” (verse 73) God made me and fashioned me. He knows what I need, how to give me understanding for life, and how to enlighten my eyes to understand His word. What are some of the ways in which God cares for my spiritual needs?
* Right companions. “They that fear thee will be glad when they see me; because I have hoped in thy word.” (verse 74) He will show me others that fear the Lord and hope in His word; and we will make each other glad.
* Kindness and comfort when I am afflicted. “I know, O LORD, that thy judgments are right, and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me. Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant.” (verses 75 and 76) In His faithfulness, the Lord may allow me to be afflicted; but He will also pour out His merciful kindness to comfort me because His word has promised it.
* Tender mercies. “Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live: for thy law is my delight.” (verse 77)
* Defeat of my enemies. “Let the proud be ashamed; for they dealt perversely with me without a cause: but I will meditate in thy precepts.” (verse 78)
* Replacing of enemies with friends. “Let those that fear thee turn unto me, and those that have known thy testimonies.” (verse 79)
* Stability in my spiritual walk. “Let my heart be sound in thy statutes; that I be not ashamed.” (verse 80)
Thank You, God, that You know me because You have made me and fashioned me. You are able to provide all that I need for my spiritual walk. You will not leave me alone or in need. Help me fear You and walk after Your word. For Jesus’ sake, Amen.