Joy From God's Words

 Scripture:

"Joyful are those who obey His laws and search for Him with all their hearts." Psalm 119:2 NLT

Observation:

The Psalmist lets us know here that those who obey God's laws are filled with joy and also search for Him with all their hearts. Following commands doesn't seem like it would ever bring joy and make you want to search out the person giving the laws. Human nature causes us to run from laws and rebel against them, not seek out the lawgiver. God's Word is different. It is life-giving.

Application:

When we seek to follow God's word with all our hearts, joy is the product. Doing things God's way simply keeps us from wrong decisions and makes us want more and more of Him and His word. We must learn to love the Word of God and hunger and thirst for it. Loving God's word and God's ways, brings us into a place of joy and wanting more of Him. Rather than being a demand from Him, seeking Him and loving His word becomes life to us.

Prayer:

Father, thank You for Your word. It truly is a lamp unto my feet and a light to my path. Your word is true and doesn't lie or fail. When we live Your ways and according to Your word, our lives are blessed. Thank You for providing a covenant for us. You are my joy and strength. You are my life. Let Your word dwell richly in me all the days of my life.

Yours Forever,

Jeff