“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” (Psalm 119:105) During the Psalmist’s day, there was much danger around. His enemies had laid traps for him, and he had to do everything with caution. God’s word was a light for him to guide him in the right way and his feet in the right paths. He said, “I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments.” (verse 106)
“107) I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O LORD, according unto thy word. 108) Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me thy judgments.” (verses 107 and 108) Life had dealt very hard with the Psalmist, yet he determined to praise the LORD and continued to ask the LORD to teach him His judgments. No matter how difficult life is, God is still worthy of my praise, and He still desires to teach me His word.
“109) My soul is continually in my hand: yet do I not forget thy law. 110) The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from thy precepts.” (Psalm 119:109,110) Although the Psalmist’s life was in constant danger, and he had to watch every step so that he did not fall into a snare, he did not forget the law of God. He did not sin against God’s word.
“111) Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart. 112) I have inclined mine heart to perform thy statutes alway, even unto the end.” (Psalm 119:111,112) The word of God was very precious to the Psalmist. Earlier in the Psalm, he mentioned that the bands of the wicked had robbed him. His earthly possessions had been taken, but they could not take away the word of God. This he held onto as his heritage forever. He set his heart on the word of God and was determined to obey it, even to the end.
God’s word continues to be a light and shows the way in today’s dark world. Satan is very active, and Satan’s people are as well. All around they spread lies and havoc and violence. Yet, God’s word never changes, and it still guides in the right way and can keep my feet upon the right path. Thank You, Lord, for this precious treasure.