Psalm 119:56

(This is an entry from a devotional commentary I am working on from Psalm 119 entitled ‘God and His Word’.  The introduction can be found here, successive entries have covered the 22 sections of the Psalm, and following entries verse by verse.)

 

"This has become mine,

That I observe Your precepts."

 

My most prized possession: Your word and its work in my heart and life.  Nothing desirable is compared to this (Proverbs 3:15) and diligence, particularly here, is a precious possession (Proverbs 12:27).  Treasures of inestimable value await (Proverbs 2:1-6).  The all-consuming pursuit of it, the price, pales in comparison to the eternal benefits.  ‘Then you will discern the fear of the LORD And discover the knowledge of God.’

 

‘God's work is its own wages. A heart to obey the will of God is a most valuable reward of obedience; ‘[1]

 

‘We are not rewarded for our works, but there is a reward in them… God first works in us good works, and then rewards us for them.’[2]

 

"Do not fear, Abram, I am a shield to you; Your reward shall be very great." – from Genesis 15:1

 

‘In keeping them there is great reward.’ – from Psalm 19:11



[1] Henry, Matthew, Commentary on the Whole Bible, on Psalm 119:55, e-Sword edition

[2] Spurgeon, Charles Haddon, Treasury of David, on Psalm 119:55, e-Sword edition


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