September 5, 2025 4:00 am
A daily devotional from the Institute for Creation Research explores Psalm 119, highlighting the importance of taking heed to God's word and building a godly life through meditation, respect, and delight in His statutes.
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Yeah. Welcome to the Days of Praise podcast, a daily devotional by the Institute for Creation Research. Cleanse by the word. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed thereto according to according to thy word.
Psalm 119.9. Psalm 119:9-16 provides key instructions for those who would seek to please their Creator with a godly life. Taking heed, Hebrew shemar, guarding, of God's word, is the foundation upon which a godly life is built. The psalmist sought God with his whole heart and pleaded with God to prevent him from wandering, Hebrew shagah, to stray through ignorance. That plea was then turned into a confirmation and an understanding.
Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. With the assurance of those foundational elements, the psalmist promised the Lord that he would organize his life so that he will not forget thy word. Similar to the Apostle John's assurance in his first epistle, the psalmist recognized behaviors that he was already exhibiting. His lips had declared the judgments of God. he knew that he had rejoiced in the way of God's revealed testimonies as much as the ungodly had boasted of gaining wealth.
He was no stranger to godly living, and loved the way of God, seeking to excel in holiness. The section closes with two I will promises, surely based upon his earlier commitment to cleanse his way. The psalmist promised to meditate in God's precepts and have respect unto his ways. This assumes time, study, and careful thought about the purposes and intents of God's message. It is not a promise to sit comfortably and clear one's mind of cogent thinking, waiting on some voice to reveal truth.
the psalmist can then delight in the statutes of the word. As we seek to know God's great Word, may His works refresh our heart and delight our lives. If you've enjoyed today's devotional, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. And please rate and review so more listeners can find us. To support ICR's ministry, visit icr.org/slash donate.
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