Rejoice in God's Word

Read Psalm 119:9-16
Context: Continuation from yesterday
Text:
b Beth
9 How can a young man keep his way pure?
By living according to your word.
10 I seek you with all my heart;
do not let me stray from your commands.
11 I have hidden your word in my heart
that I might not sin against you.
12 Praise be to you, O LORD;
teach me your decrees.
13 With my lips I recount
all the laws that come from your mouth.
14 I rejoice in following your statutes
as one rejoices in great riches.
15 I meditate on your precepts
and consider your ways.
16 I delight in your decrees;
I will not neglect your word. (NIV)

taken from www.biblegateway.com

What do you rejoice in? According to the dictionary, to rejoice is to 'feel joy or great delight.' The author states that he rejoices in following God's laws in the same way he would rejoice in great riches. I can honestly say that my emotional response to following a rule is VERY different from the response I think I'd have if I won the lottery!

The Hebrews saw heavy consequences when they didn't follow God's law...they had to sacrifice their animals or they could even be stoned. Avoiding those things could be reason for celebration I suppose.

Today, think about the commands and guidance Christ has given us. Instead of focusing on those times when you fail, rejoice in those times that you do right...especially without having to think about it first!