Daily Devotional

-August 25, 2021-

Good morning, happy Wednesday,

-Through The Word There Is Great Peace With No Stumbling –

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

(Psalm 119:165).

Psalms is the longest book in the Bible with 150 chapters; having the longest chapter, 119, in the Bible with 176 verses; and the shortest chapter in the Bible, Psalm 117 with two verses composed of 30 words. Today’s text follows the theme of Psalm 119, which is the Word of God.

There are two prominent aspects to our verse: great peace and no stumbling . It is through the Word of God. These timeless truths are so needed in today’s world. In our turbulent times we find strength, comfort, encouragement, inspiration, guidance, and help in the Bible.

• Great peace have those who love Your Word – Peace is such a blessing in a world of conflict. As believers we have peace with God and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding. In addition, there is great peace through the Word of God. God is faithful to teach us and show us just what we need to hear daily. He knows what we will go through today and prepares us through His Word and and prayer.

You will notice the psalmist inserts the words, “those who love Your word.” It is very fitting that we love the Word, which is “God’s Love Letter To Man.” The Christian song, “Written In Red,” by Jensen Gordon says, “In letters of crimson, God wrote His love on a hillside so long, long ago. For you and for me, Jesus died and love’s greatest story was told. Down through the ages, God wrote His love with the same hands that suffered and bled. Giving all that He had to give a message so easily read.” The chorus says, “I love you, I love you, that’s what Calvary said. I love you, I love you, I love you written in red.”

Jesus made peace through the blood of His cross. Someone once said, “Know Jesus, know peace; no Jesus, no peace.” He the the Prince of Peace who gives us peace. And oh what a peace it is! It is a deep, abiding peace.

• And nothing causes them to stumble – The word stumble is defined as, “Trip or momentarily lose one’s balance; almost fall.” We have all had awkward moments when we have stumbled and nearly fallen. We get embarrassed and feel like we have two left feet. At times we may have even fallen. God does not want us to stumble or fall spiritually, morally, or ethically. He holds us up by His grace.

Jude concludes his short epistle with these encouraging words, “Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding great joy, to God our Savior, who alone is wise, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now a forever. Amen.” It wonderful to know that this our portion in Christ. He is with us to keep us from stumbling.

Psalm 121:3 promises, “He will not allow your foot to be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber.” What assurance that He is watching over us 24-7 whether we are awake or asleep.

May the Lord encourage us with these two pillars of truth today: great peace and no stumbling. Our hearts are steadfast and our footsteps sure in our Lord Jesus Christ we will endure. When we love the Word, we have His peace and nothing causes us to stumble.

Have a blessed day of great peace with no stumbling. We can walk like mountain deer on high places without fear or in trepidation. Stay safe and healthy.

In His grace,

Dean