This portion of Psalm consists of entries from 12 people, mainly about the Law of the Lord. Honestly, I do not know who they are. Nevertheless, their words bring forth prophesies and the laws of the Lord to me in a renewed way. In my own way, I am going to summarise the understanding that I conceived from the various individuals:
Lamedh – Everything from the Lord endures forever. His faithfulness, His creation and His laws are within His command. The perfect things in this world all have limits but the commands of the Lord transcends everything on this earth.
Mem – The emphasis is the Law of the Lord. It makes you who read wiser than anyone who does not. Believe it or not, you can be wiser than teachers, elders or those above you in your careers if you read it with your heart. The words of the Law are better than honey if you never depart from it. Obey them and you will find every wrong path detestable.
Nun - The Lord’s word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. It is a joy to keep to His decrees even though the evil ones want to stop us from doing so. Sometimes, you may have put your life in your own hands but always remember to follow the law of the Lord.
Samekh – Love the law of the Lord and stop being Lukewarm! The Lord is where you can seek shelter and comfort in times when evildoers went rampaging around you. The Lord will know whether we have taken His decrees or not, for He knows the deceit in our hearts.
Ayin – Even as you love the law of the Lord, ask Him for discernment so that you can really receive something and not read in vain. Only those who are close to the law of the Lord dare to ask abundantly and unashamely because they have caught the heart of the Lord.
Pe – We ought to weep each time when we do not obey the Lord’s decree. The law of God brings light into every corner of our lives. It makes those who love it pant and thirst for more understanding. The Lord is merciful to those who love Him. When we are oppressed by men because of following His commands, the Lord will redeem us.
Tsadhe – The law of the Lord is forever right, it has no flaws nor is it questionable. It becomes our sole happiness when we are facing difficulty in life. You can be poor and hated by the world but so long as you do not forget the law of the Lord, you are priceless in His sight. The Lord’s promises never become empty.
Qoph – Cry out to the Lord when you are in distress, for He is near to you and those who devised wicked schemes are far from His law. The law of the Lord is true since the day it was established.
Resh – The Lord can preserve your life when you obey His decrees. He will deliver you from your suffering too.
Sin and Shin – Praise the Lord seven days a week, rejoice in His laws and have the fear of the Lord in your heart. Peace will follow you wherever you are when you follow His law. The Lord knows you inside out.
Taw – A prayer that we ought to say everyday. Simple and remindful to us each day as we live our lives.
Friday, June 01, 2007
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