Psalm 119:66 – “Teach me good judgment, grace, and knowledge; for I have believed thy commandments.”

As I read Psalm 119 today, I was captivated by the emphasis and value the Psalmist placed on God’s Word. In verse 5, he expressed his objective to be steadfast so he could observe (obey and practice) God’s precepts. He then asked the penetrating question, “How can a young man keep his way pure?” (That applies to every gender and age.) The answer is only wholeheartedly guarding it with the Word. If we don’t know the Word, we cannot benefit from it.

In verse 18, he asked for “open eyes” to observe the wonders of the Word. That is a life of expectation. Then, in verses 26-27, he asked to be taught the Word to enable him to develop the spirit of discernment. Meditation on the Word was his source of strength.

In verses 36-37, the prayer is to turn his heart to God’s testimonies and not corruption—revival by the Word. In verse 66, I laughed and then cried, “Teach me good sense and knowledge, for I trusted your Word.” We have information but lack the wisdom of application.

In verse 73, the bedrock acknowledgment upon which our lives must be built, “Your hands have made me and formed me. Give me understanding that I may learn Your Word.” In verses 81-82, he revealed that no matter how difficult things get, the Hope of life is THE WORD! In verses 89-90, he declared the eternality of God’s Word and the impeccable character of God.

In verses 97-100, he gave insight into the power and benefit of meditation on the Word. The byproducts or fruit include wisdom, insight, and understanding. How we need those! They become our life GPS.

In verse 105, we see that the Word is a lamp that enables us to see the path and pitfalls. In verse 114, we realize that abiding in the Word gives us God’s protection as our hiding place and shield. In verse 130, he revealed that the Word provides the light of understanding to the simple.

In verse 133, we have a needed revelation in a prayer, “Direct my footsteps (life) in Your Word, AND let no iniquity get mastery over me.” In verse 154, he cried, “Restore my life through Your Word.” In verse 160, we read, “Truth is the essence of Your Word, AND all Your righteous rulings are eternal.” Remember the words of Jesus, “You shall know the truth, and the truth will make you free, and man cannot live by bread alone but by God’s Word.

We need the Word because the Word is Jesus, and He is the way, truth, and life. Counterfeiters succeed because many don’t have a thorough knowledge of the genuine. We don’t study error to defeat error. Instead, we become so acquainted with the genuine (truth) error that stands out like a sore thumb. Truth is the prize!

If we abide (become one with) in Jesus and His Words, abide (become so much a part of who we are, there is no distinguishing between us) in us, we are not only free but also have the promise of the answer coming. The life of victory is established in Jesus as we are anchored in His Word. The Holy Spirit came to teach us His Word.

We have the source of unlimited victory at your disposal. Make it like a hot tub and soak in it. Become like a sponge and soak it up. Then, when you speak to your problems, you speak with the authority of God.

The Word is Invaluable! Embrace it and allow it to embrace you!