Psalm 119:161-176 – We cannot avoid trouble in this life, but we can experience abundant peace through every trial. Keep a diligent desire to follow God’s instructions through hard times so you can endure.
Discover
- A proper perspective of God’s Word lessens the likelihood of being intimidated by others (119:161-162).
- The unshakeable truth of God’s Word should motivate us to praise Him completely (119:163-164).
- The reason we don’t maintain abundant peace is because we don’t keep God’s Word (119:165-168).
- God’s Word should fuel our words through prayer, praise, and proclamation (119:169-172).
- Examine your assurance of salvation by your desire for obedience (119:173-174).
- None of us will ever reach a state of maturity where we don’t require our Shepherd’s pursuit (119:175-176).
Decide
- Do you need salvation?
- Trust in Jesus, who kept the Word perfectly for those who could not.
- Do you need the Scriptures more?
- Commit to a reasonable Bible reading plan that can challenge you just enough.
- Do you need stability?
- Peace may be lacking because you know what the Scriptures say but are unwilling to follow them.
- Do you need to share them with someone?
- We each have learned too much to share so little.
Memory Verse
Abundant peace belongs to those who love your instruction; nothing makes them stumble.
Psalm 119:165
Travis Agnew serves as the Lead Pastor of Rocky Creek Church in Greenville, SC. His most recent book is Just (About) Married.
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