Psalm 119:105 - Hearing God.
Psalm 119:105 (KJV) Thy word is a lamp unto
my feet, and a light unto my path.
COMMENTARY PEARL
There are a lot of people today who say
they hear the voice of God telling them to do
this or that. But what we must remember is that
God never will contradict His Word. He always
will lead us according to what the Bible says.
Some people come up with some lame
concepts, such as "We're not married, but God has told
us it's okay to have sex." I could assure them
that God didn't say that because in His Word, He
says, "You shall not commit adultery" (Exodus
20:14). God won't contradict His Word.
Let's say you were hoping for a letter
from someone. You stand at the window, waiting
for what seems like an eternity for the mail
carrier to come by. Finally, he drives up, and you
bolt over to your mailbox. You're looking for
that letter. Maybe it's from someone you're in
love with. Maybe it's an answer to a job
application. Maybe it's something you ordered in the
mail. Maybe you've won the sweepstakes.
But imagine this. What if you had a
handwritten note sent to you from God? Would you carry
it around in your pocket for a couple of weeks
and open it when you got around to it? I doubt
it. You probably would tear it open as you're
thinking, Wow, God spoke to me! What does He have to
say?
The Bible is a written letter from God. A
lot of us carry it. We have it in different
colors and sizes. We have it in different
translations. Some of us even have it on our smartphones
or tablets. But we never read it. Yet it's a
letter from God to us. If you want God to speak to
you, then open up His Word. [Every Day with Jesus
by Greg Laurie]
COMMENTARY
We all need a guide through the many
strait places in life as much as the sailor needs a
pilot over the sandy bar or up the rocky river,
and where is this guide to be found? We point
you to the Bible.
God, has given us His Word as a lamp to
our feet and a light to our path. Its teachings
have a vital bearing on our prosperity in all the
relations of life
The Bible is the great standard of right
and wrong, clearly defining sin and holiness.
Its living principles, running through our lives
like threads of gold, are our only safeguard in
trial and temptation. The Bible is a chart,
showing us the waymarks of truth. Those who are
acquainted with this chart will be enabled to tread
with certainty in the path of duty, wherever they
may be called to go
When God's Word is made the man of our
counsel, when we search the Scriptures for light,
heavenly angels come near to impress the mind and to
enlighten the understanding, so that it can be truly
said, "The entrance of thy words giveth light "
Ps. 119:130.
The Word of God is light and truth It
is able to guide every step of the way to the
city of God. {FLB7}
As we search its pages [the Bible], light
enters the heart, illuminating the mind. By this
light we see what we ought to be. If we do not
consult the Guidebook at every step, inquiring, Is
this the way of the Lord? our words and acts will
be tainted by selfishness. We shall forget God,
and walk in paths that He has not chosen for us.
God's Word is full of precious promises and
helpful counsel. It is infallible; for God cannot
err. It has help for every circumstance and
condition of life, and God looks on with sadness when
His children turn from it to human aid. He who
through the Scriptures holds communion with God will
be ennobled and sanctified. As he reads the
inspired record of the Saviour's love, his heart will
melt in tenderness and contrition. He will be
filled with a desire to be like his Master, to live
a life of loving service. ML27
As the miner digs for the golden treasure in
the earth, so earnestly, persistently, must we
seek for the treasure of God's word. In daily
study the verse-by-verse method is often most
helpful. Let the student take one verse and
concentrate his mind on ascertaining the thought that
God has put into that verse for him, and then
dwell upon the thought until it becomes his own.
One passage thus studied until its significance
becomes clear is of more value than the perusal of
many chapters with no definite purpose in view
and no positive instruction gained. CT461
ONE LINERS
The whole Bible is a manifestation of
Christ. It is our only source of power. GW250,1
His words are the manna from heaven for the
soul to feed upon and receive spiritual strength.
CT422
The life of God, which gives life to the
world, is in His word. It was by His word that
Jesus healed disease and cast out demons. By His
word He stilled the sea and raised the dead; and
the people bore witness that His word was with
power. GW250,1
The word of God is the standard of
character. In giving us this word, God has put us in
possession of every truth essential to salvation.
Thousands have drawn water from these wells of life,
yet there is no diminishing of the supply.
GW250,1
Those whose faith was based on a personal
knowledge of the Bible had a rock beneath their feet,
which the waves of disappointment could not wash
away. GC394,5
LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS PASSAGE
Psalm 119:105 - God's Guidance.
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2020/20201108-0937.html
YOUR COMMENTS
If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in
hearing from you. Thanks in advance and let's keep
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred
Gibbs
LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT
Most Important Decision in Life:
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0
Steps to Peace by Billy Graham:
https://stepstopeace.org/
A Man without Equal by Bill Bright:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo
Seeking God Made Real:
http://vimeo.com/31489782
Prayer Made Real:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE
Importance of Choice:
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]
Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David
DeRose, MD, MPH:
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart
LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES
Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies:
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/
Amazing Facts Bible Studies:
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx
Hope Awakens Bible Study Guides:
https://www.hopeawakens.study/lesson-header;id=2
Glow Tract Video Bible Studies:
http://www.bibleresearch.info/
LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS
Islam and Christianity in Prophecy, The
Third and Final Conflict by Tim Roosenberg:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHSJB-fuHLU&list=PLWhQIHGTHlkaGg5Cwe3NDzWtFX8vNSpsE
Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of
Adventist World Radio: https://www.awr.org/bible
Revelation Now by Pastor Doug Batchelor:
https://www.revelationnow.com/
Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW:
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens
Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657
