Psalm 119:145–152 — Delight in God’s Decrees (Part 12)

Series: Walking Through the Psalms |

Host: Dave Jenkins |

Date: Friday, November 7, 2025

Show Summary

In Psalm 119:145–152, the psalmist prays with his whole heart, rises early to seek the Lord, and

rests in God’s nearness amid opposition. This message highlights wholehearted prayer, meditative

longing for God’s Word, and confidence in the eternal truth of God’s commandments.

Key Verse: “But you are near, O Lord, and all your commandments are true.” (Psalm 119:151)

Themes: Wholehearted prayer, perseverance, God’s nearness, the permanence of Scripture.

Watch & Listen

Scripture Reading — Psalm 119:145–152 (ESV)

145 With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O Lord! I will keep your statutes.

146 I call to you; save me, that I may observe your testimonies.

147 I rise before dawn and cry for help; I hope in your words.

148 My eyes are awake before the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promise.

149 Hear my voice according to your steadfast love; O Lord, according to your justice give me life.

150 They draw near who persecute me with evil purpose; they are far from your law.

151 But you are near, O Lord, and all your commandments are true.

152 Long have I known from your testimonies that you have founded them forever.

Exposition & Outline

Wholehearted Prayer and Zeal (vv. 145–146) — Prayer joined to obedience.

Longing for God’s Word (vv. 147–148) — Seeking, hoping, meditating day and night.

God’s Nearness amid Opposition (vv. 149–152) — Comfort in His steadfast love and eternal Word.

Application

God: His Word gives life, truth, comfort.

Self: Seek Him with a whole heart in prayer and meditation.

Others: Encourage the weary with the nearness of God.

Christ: Jesus, the Word made flesh, draws near and gives peace.

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