Eyes Opened?
Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who want their eyes opened, that they may behold wondrous things out of your law. In Jesus’ name, amen.
The psalmist asks God to open his eyes. He pleads with God to hide not his commandments.
Psalm 119:17-24 (ESV) is the third section of the psalm identified by the Hebrew letter “Gimel.
“Deal bountifully with your servant,
that I may live and keep your word.
Open my eyes, that I may behold
wondrous things out of your law.
I am a sojourner on the earth;
hide not your commandments from me!
My soul is consumed with longing
for your rules at all times.
You rebuke the insolent, accursed ones,
who wander from your commandments.
Take away from me scorn and contempt,
for I have kept your testimonies.
Even though princes sit plotting against me,
your servant will meditate on your statutes.
Your testimonies are my delight;
they are my counselors.”
Is your soul consumed with longing for God’s rules at all times? Everyone reading this probably realizes there are times when they themselves have been distracted.
Take some time today, and ask yourself if your soul is consumed with the things of God. Stop. Reflect. And allow your soul to be consumed.
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