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Psalm 119:2 - The Blessing and Joy of Seeking and Obeying God and His Word.

Psalm 119:2 (NIV) Blessed are they who keep 
his statutes and seek him with all their heart. 

Psalm 119:2 (NLT) Joyful are those who obey 
his laws and search for him with all their 
hearts.  

Psalm 119:2 (ESV) Blessed are those who keep 
his testimonies, who seek him with their whole 
heart,  

Psalm 119:2 (AMP) Blessed (happy, fortunate, 
to be envied) are they who keep His 
testimonies, and who seek, inquire for and of Him and 
crave Him with the whole heart.  

INTRODUCTION

Knowing and obeying God's Word will bring 
blessings to your life, some of which are given in the 
following sections. But if God is to bless you, you 
must sincerely seek the Lord and not just study 
the Bible. It is not facts in the head but truth 
in the heart that makes you grow in the Lord. 
Review Psalm 1. [Chapter by Chapter Bible 
Commentary by Warren Wiersbe re Psa119:1-8] 

He promises twice as much blessing to those 
who will obey Him so be sure you are in the 
place of His choosing.  [Chapter by Chapter Bible 
Commentary by Warren Wiersbe re Zec. 9:12] 

COMMENTARY

The Value of Seeking the Lord
   We all have ambitions and desires. And 
while these are not necessarily wrong, we should 
analyze our priorities: Where do I invest my time 
and energy? What or who occupies my thoughts? As 
important as our earthly pursuits, responsibilities, 
and relationships may be, they cannot compare to 
the value of a life spent seeking the Lord. 
   First of all, consider what it means to 
seek something. The word connotes a strong desire 
and an energetic quest to achieve it. Suppose 
you discovered a very productive vein of gold on 
your property. You wouldnt just stroll out and 
look at it occasionally. No, you would gather 
some equipment and diligently go out each day to 
chip away at the rocks and collect the precious 
metal. 
   In the same way, seeking the Lord is not 
a quick and occasional encounter, but a 
wholehearted effort to know Him more intimately and 
follow Him more closely. Those who unreservedly 
pursue this kind of fellowship with God are 
determined to spend time with Him; they also want to 
forsake anything that could hinder growth in their 
relationship with the Lord. Gods committed followers 
boldly claim His promises and trust Him to fulfill 
His Word. Their experiences with the Lord bring 
amazing satisfaction yet cause them to hunger for 
more of Him. 
   The Christian life is meant to be a 
pursuit of God. To walk through the door of 
salvation and stand still, never drawing any closer to 
Him, is to miss the treasures that are available 
in Christ. Those who seek Him soon discover 
that knowing Him is the greatest reward of all. 
[In Touch Daily Devotional by Charles Stanley at 
www.intouch.org re Psa119:1-8] 

The Joy of Integrity
   Many people today who are searching for 
happiness will never quite find it. Thats because 
theyre searching for it in the wrong way. 
   We learn from the Bible that happiness is 
a by-product of holiness. And when we get our 
priorities in order, happiness will soon follow. 
   That is why nonbelievers never will know 
true happiness. They keep going after the 
devils cheap counterfeits; they have no deep well 
from which to draw. 
   In Psalm 119, we find Gods original 
design for finding and maintaining holiness. And as 
a result, we will discover happiness. 
   The psalmist wrote, Joyful are people 
of integrity, who follow the instructions of 
the Lord. Joyful are those who obey his laws and 
search for him with all their hearts. They do not 
compromise with evil, and they walk only in his 
paths (verses 1"3 NLT). 
   From the very beginning of our lives, we 
learn the importance of walking. Its 
interesting how little children immediately start moving 
in that direction. But they dont quit after 
they take their first steps. They keep trying. 
   We grow as Christians in the same way. 
When we commit our lives to Christ, we begin to 
walk in the way of the Lord. And if we fall, we 
need to get up and keep trying. 
   Walking speaks of progression, of moving 
forward as opposed to simply standing still. And if 
we want to be truly happy and holy people, then 
we should not only avoid what is wrong but also 
actively engage in what is right. 
   People who are merely trying to avoid 
evil are missing the point. It is not merely a 
matter of what we dont do. Its also a matter 
of what we do. We must engage in spiritual 
growth and in godly living. We must walk in the way 
of the Lord. [Greg Laurie from Harvest 
Ministries; https://www.harvestdaily.com] 

LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY 

Psalm 1:1-3 - The Blessing of Gods Word.

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2022/20220210-0919.html 

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