How can we make God our "portion" as in Psalm 119:57? What “portion” means – In Scripture, a “portion” is the share that fully belongs to someone—inheritance, provision, security (Numbers 18:20; Psalm 16:5). – Psalm 119:57 declares: “The LORD is my portion; I have promised to keep Your words.” To make God our portion is to treat Him as our only lasting wealth and sufficiency. Why this matters – Only God satisfies the soul (Psalm 73:25-26). – He alone endures when every earthly resource fails (Hebrews 13:5-6). – Seeing God as portion drives wholehearted obedience: “I have promised to keep Your words.” Foundational choices • Receive the covenant gift: trust Christ and be adopted as God’s own (John 1:12; Galatians 4:7). • Renounce rival “portions” such as wealth, status, or pleasure (Matthew 6:24). • Affirm contentment: “The LORD is my portion…therefore I will hope in Him.” (Lamentations 3:24) Daily practices that make God our portion • Word-feasting – Eat the Book as daily bread (Jeremiah 15:16; Psalm 119:103). • Obedience – Align choices with His commands (John 14:21); the psalmist ties portion to obedience. • Prayerful dependence – Pour out need and gratitude; keep short accounts (Philippians 4:6-7). • Praise – Celebrate His sufficiency in song (Psalm 16:5-11). • Stewardship – Hold possessions loosely, give generously (2 Corinthians 9:8-11). • Sabbath rhythms – Set apart time that declares God, not productivity, sustains you (Exodus 20:8-11). • Fellowship – Walk with believers who model satisfaction in Christ (Hebrews 10:24-25). Cautions – Beware subtle idolatry: even good gifts can eclipse the Giver (1 John 5:21). – Resist comparison; God gives Himself fully to every child, though earthly allotments differ (John 21:22). – Reject murmuring; grumbling denies His sufficiency (Numbers 14:27). Fruits of living this way • Steadfast peace when circumstances shift (Isaiah 26:3). • Freedom from covetousness (Hebrews 13:5). • Deep joy that survives loss (Habakkuk 3:17-18). • Holy confidence in future inheritance: “If we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God.” (Romans 8:17) Final encouragement God never rations Himself. Choose Him as your portion each morning, treasure His Word throughout the day, and rest at night knowing you already possess the richest inheritance any heart can hold. |
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