Daily Bible Reading — Sustained By God’s Word Of WisdomChikamu

September 21

Introduction

Today we begin reading Psalm 119, the longest psalm in the Bible. This psalm praises God’s Law through repetition. In Hebrew, the first word of each of the psalm’s twenty-two sections begins with one of the letters of the Hebrew alphabet, with each letter being used. For the next ten days we will be reading two sections of the psalm in successive order (although today and tomorrow we will be reading three sections). Each of the psalm’s twenty-two  sections contains eight verses. The opening of Psalm 119 is similar to that of Psalm 1—those who are happy are those who follow the Law of the LORD. 

Today’s Scripture Psalm 119:12

I praise you, O LORD; teach me your ways.

Today’s Reading 

Psalm 119:1-24

Reflect

Today’s passage reflects on the ways in which God’s law encourages the living of a “pure” life (verse 9). Here “pure” is an image for a life that is in keeping with God’s will. What does it mean to you to live a “pure” life and how does that apply to your spiritual life? 

Pray

Holy God, I worship you with all my heart. I eagerly seek to understand your teachings and obey your commands. Guide me this day to be obedient to your will. Amen.

Prayer Concern

Those seeking to obey and keep God’s commands.

Tomorrow’s Reading

Psalm 119:25-48: The psalmist prays for understanding.