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Hello friends. Happy Saturday!
We are halfway through November, and the evenings are getting dark earlier every week. There is something about pulling into the driveway after sunset that makes you thankful for the porch light someone left on. This week we are spending time in Psalm 119, the longest chapter in the entire Bible. It is a whole psalm devoted to celebrating God’s Word, and it gives us a beautiful picture of how Scripture lights the way.
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Psalm 119:105 NLT
"Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.”
Observation: Psalm 119 is an acrostic poem of 176 verses arranged in 22 sections, one for each letter of the Hebrew alphabet. Nearly every verse mentions God’s Word using terms like law, statutes, commands, precepts, and promises. In verse 105, the psalmist compares Scripture to a lamp in the dark. An ancient oil lamp did not light up the whole countryside; it gave off just enough light for the next few steps. God rarely shows us the entire road ahead, but His Word always gives us enough light to take the next faithful step. The longer we walk by that light, the more we learn to trust the One who knows where the path is leading.
Application: Before you make a decision this week, big or small, open your Bible first and ask God what step of obedience is right in front of you. Then take that step, even if you cannot see the rest of the road yet.
Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for giving me Your Word as a lamp for my feet, and help me trust You with the next step even when I cannot see the whole path.
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📣 Sermon/Testimony. Standing on the Rock. (HB Charles) H. B. Charles Jr. preaches from Psalm 119:89-96 at the Cutting It Straight Expository Preaching Conference. He shows why God’s Word is a solid rock to stand on, because the God who gave it is faithful. This message is a strong reminder that Scripture will not always make life easy, but it will always hold you up.
🤔 Apologetics. Can We Trust the Gospels?. (Peter J. Williams) If God’s Word is our lamp, it is fair to ask whether we can trust it. Dr. Peter J. Williams, Principal of Tyndale House in Cambridge, shares key insights from his book on the historical reliability of the Gospels. It is scholarly without being dry and is a great resource for anyone who has wondered whether the Bible holds up under scrutiny.
🧠 Mental Health. How to Stop Worrying about the Future. Psalm 119 reminds us that we only need light for the next step, but our minds love to race ahead to every possible problem. In this video, Emma McAdam explains what to do when your brain will not stop worrying about what might happen. She offers a practical antidote for ruminating on fears and explains why worry is better worked out on paper than in your head.
📚 Book Recommendation. Taking God at His Word. (Kevin DeYoung) This short, readable book makes the case that the Bible is knowable, necessary, final, and enough for the Christian life. DeYoung builds his argument from what Scripture says about itself and opens with a reflection on Psalm 119, which makes it a perfect pairing for this week. He writes without technical jargon, so it works well for new believers and longtime Christians alike. If you want stronger confidence in the Bible you read every day, start here.
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Psalm 119 celebrates a God who speaks and a Word that never fails. God may not show you the whole road, but He will always give you enough light for the next step. When worry tries to race ahead, let Scripture bring you back to today’s faithful step. Open His Word this week and walk by its light.
