Longing for the Word

Yeah. Welcome to the Days of Praise podcast, a daily devotional by the Institute for Creation Research. Longing for the word. My soul fainteth for thy salvation. But I hope in thy word.

Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me? Psalm 119, 81 and 82. Those who love the Lord with all their heart, soul, and might, and those who seek the kingdom of God, deeply long to understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. yet in spite of such longing, the saints of God are often perplexed by the apparent success of the wicked. This psalmist is no exception.

When wilt thou comfort me? Psalm 119.82. I am become like a bottle into smoke. Verse 83 When wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me? Verse eighty four.

The proud have digged pits for me. Verse 85. They persecute me wrongfully. Verse 86. and they had almost consumed me upon the earth.

Verse 87. Among the heartfelt complaints, however, is the continual reliance on the promises and principles of God's Word. The psalmist promised not to forget the statutes, though he felt invisible to God. And though he knew that his days were not guaranteed, He expected God to judge the wicked. He knew the commandments are faithful, and he promised the Lord that he would not forsake the precepts.

The final request should be ours as well. Quicken me, enliven, revive. after thy loving kindness. Even though God has shewed me great and sore troubles, the confidence is that God shall quicken me again. On the basis of that assurance, our response should be like this godly man's.

so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth. Psalm 119, 88. 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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