Main Thought:
God is the active party even in our reception of His Word. Notice how in this Psalm it is God’s activity which brings His servant into faithfulness.
Psalm 119:17–24 ג
Deal bountifully with your servant,
that I may live and keep your word.
Open my eyes, that I may behold
wondrous things out of your law.
I am a sojourner on the earth;
hide not your commandments from me!
My soul is consumed with longing
for your rules at all times.
You rebuke the insolent, accursed ones,
who wander from your commandments.
Take away from me scorn and contempt,
for I have kept your testimonies.
Even though princes sit plotting against me,
your servant will meditate on your statutes.
Your testimonies are my delight;
they are my counselors.
Prayer
Almighty God, in Your mercy You have revealed Your Word to the nations. Open the eyes of Your people that they may be comforted and delight in Your testimonies. Amen.