“Great peace have those who love Your law; for them there is no stumbling” (Psalm 119:165).
The truth of God, in all its sweetness and liberating power, is not always immediately understood. Many times, it is necessary to remain steadfast in the Word even in the midst of darkness, struggles, and temptations. Even so, when this living Word reaches the heart, it grabs hold of us with strength—we can no longer abandon it. The faithful heart feels the weight and pain of turning away from the truth, recognizes the emptiness of returning to the world, and understands the danger of abandoning the paths it once knew to be right.
It is precisely this steadfastness in the midst of trials that reveals the need to cling to the magnificent Law of God. When the world pressures us and error attracts us, the extraordinary commandments of the Lord become even more precious, sustaining us as a firm anchor in the midst of the storm. Obeying the Law that the Father gave to the prophets of the Old Testament and to Jesus is not a burden—it is a shield that guards us from falling and guides us safely toward eternal life.
No matter how much darkness the day may bring, never abandon the Word that brought life to your soul. The Father does not send rebels to the Son. He blesses and sends the obedient so that they may find forgiveness and salvation. May your faithfulness to the incomparable Law of God be constant, even in the silent battles of daily life. Obedience brings us blessings, deliverance, and salvation. -Adapted from J.C. Philpot. See you tomorrow, if the Lord allows.
Pray with me: My God, strengthen me to remain steadfast in Your truth, even when everything around me seems dark. May I never abandon Your Word, for it is life to my soul.
Give me wisdom to discern error, courage to resist sin, and an ever-increasing love for Your unsurpassable commandments. May nothing separate me from the obedience that pleases You.
Oh, beloved Lord, I thank You because even in the greatest struggles, Your Word sustains me. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your mighty Law is like a river of light cutting through the darkness. Your commandments are like walls that protect me from the deceptions of this world. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.
