In what ways can we actively "keep Your words" today? Setting the Scene Psalm 119:57 affirms, “The LORD is my portion; I have promised to obey Your words”. The psalmist’s resolve invites us to consider how, in everyday life, we too can actively keep His words. What “keep Your words” Means • To treasure God’s revelation as completely true • To submit our minds, hearts, and choices to that revelation • To guard it from distortion or neglect (Proverbs 7:1; Revelation 22:18-19) Practical Ways to Keep His Words Today • Treasure the Word within – Daily, intentional reading and meditation (Joshua 1:8) – Memorizing passages for ready recall (Psalm 119:11) – Journaling insights so they sink deep • Obey in concrete decisions – Let Scripture have the final say in relationships, ethics, finances, entertainment (James 1:22-25) – Ask, “What has God already said about this?” before acting (Psalm 19:7-11) • Speak the Word – Share verses naturally in conversation (Deuteronomy 6:6-7) – Encourage fellow believers with Scripture-saturated counsel (Colossians 3:16) • Teach the next generation – Family devotions that walk through whole books of the Bible – Modeling obedience so children see Word-shaped living (2 Timothy 3:15) • Guard against compromise – Test every cultural message by the written text (Acts 17:11) – Reject any “new truth” that conflicts with the clear meaning of Scripture (Galatians 1:8) • Depend on the Spirit – Pray for illumination and power to obey (John 16:13) – Rely on His strength when obedience is costly (Philippians 2:13) • Engage with the church – Sit under expository preaching that lets the text speak – Participate in small-group studies that hold one another accountable (Hebrews 10:24-25) • Persevere through trials – Recall Christ’s promise: “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word” (John 14:23) – Trust that obedience, even when hard, brings lasting reward (Revelation 3:10-11) Why It Matters Keeping His words today affirms our love for Christ (John 14:15), equips us for every good work (2 Timothy 3:16-17), and shines His light to a watching world (Matthew 5:16). |
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