Today we continue our deep-dive into Psalm 119 where we are on the fifth letter of the Hebrew alphabet, He (Hay).
When I read verses 33-40 of the longest psalms, it seemed the song writer was seeking divine understanding and a deeper desire for obedience.
As I researched the passage, my suspicion was affirmed, because in Hebrew, the English word for “understanding” is expanded beyond our general context – which is to “perceive an intended meaning of something, to include, to discern, to realize, to be prudent even to care for, to have skill, insight, and to instruct”.
What a wonderful prayer that is for us as shepherd leaders, that we would understand and discern the Father’s Word and His Will for us! That we would care for what He says so deeply that we would have the skill, insight, prudence to obey Him, as well as know His Word so deeply that we have the ability to instruct others in it!
Is there any portion of that passage that you need to pray more deeply over so that you can read it or pray it and mean it? Now is the time to do just that, fellow under-shepherd!
The psalmist speaks of learning, of obeying, of delighting, of fearing, and of longing.
Does that describe you as an under-shepherd of the Good, Great, and Chief Shepherd? Does that describe you as a shepherd mom, shepherd dad, shepherd pastor, shepherd business operator? Do you long for God’s Word, His will, and His ways?
Do you want to learn more of God’s word and understand what it means for you? Do you truly desire to obey Him? Do you delight in what He says?? Are you in awe of our God? Do you long for Him???
Our God does see us clearly. And if you’ve listened deeply to this psalm, you may feel like I feel and need to admit there’s room to grow in your learning, your obedience, your delight, your fear, and your longing toward God.
May the “He” (Hay) portion of the Hebrew acrostic known as Psalm 119 touch you and change you deeply today!
Thank you for joining me this week....