The Verse of the Day

-August 25, 2020-

-Great Peace Through The Word Of God And The God Of The Word-

“Great peace have those who love Your law, and nothing causes them to stumble.”

(Psalm 119:165).

Psalm 119 is a beloved psalm for all believers. It speaks of the Word of God and all the blessings we receive from the Word in our lives. Our text today speaks of peace, which is so needed and encouraging. The message of the Bible is such good news which is in contrast to all the bad news in this world.

The psalmist says, “Great peace have those who love Your law…” Not only is there peace through the love of God’s Word, there is great peace. Jesus spoke of peace in the upper room. John 14:27 says, “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” And in John 16:33, “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”

Peace is not the absence of trouble, but rather rest, tranquility, and assurance in the midst of trouble. That is where the Scriptures minister to our hearts exactly what we need to hear, exactly when we need to hear it. The Holy Spirit gives us the peace of God. Paul wrote, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” ( Philippians 4:6-7).

Oh, how we need God’s peace today with the Corona virus, and its affect on us mentally, emotionally, and financially. Then add in all wildfires, hurricanes, all at the same time. Only the great peace of God can keep us from stumbling. The Scriptures tells us how to live and give us strength, encouragement, and wisdom. As the psalmist tells us, “nothing causes us to stumble.”

When we love the Word, we search its sacred pages and find so many wonderful promises to claim, principles to live by, and commands to obey. If we try to live without the Word daily we will only get weaker and more vulnerable to the devil’s attacks. Temptations come in many forms and we need to resist them, flee them, and be victorious over them.

Are you facing some perplexing situation that is troubling you today? Give it all to Jesus. Be in the Word and ask the Lord to speak to your heart through His Word and He will. He will give great peace that surpasses all understanding.

Have a blessed day in God’s Word with God’s peace fortifying your heart. Stay safe and healthy.

Dean