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The Foundation for a Blessed Life (Part 1)
Text: Ps. 119:1-8
Key Verse (s):
Psalm 119:2 (2) Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart. Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God:
Introduction:
Have you ever come across someone who was kind of happy-go-lucky in their demeanor? We are not talking about someone who is absent-minded, naïve, or flippant about life. These individuals were just as serious, circumspect, and responsible as anyone, but they seemed to carry a general attitude or demeanor of contented happiness. They exuded this contented happiness even when they were going through a rough period of life. They would cry and hurt like many of us, when unfortunate circumstances enter our lives. However, through it all, they managed to keep a grounded assurance that in the end everything was going to be ok. They could still find a place for laughter in the midst of an aching heart.
In these opening verses of the longest passage in the Bible, we find a declaration recorded under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Thus, by extension, we who read these verses are the audience of this cosmic declaration of Divine origin concerning the Bible, the Word of God, the Scriptures. It begins as a beatitude, “Blessed are the undefiled in the way.” The second verse is like unto it, “Blessed are they that keep his testimonies.” Similarly, Christ’s opening words when He gave the Sermon on the Mount start off with “Blessed are…,” (Matt. 5:3).
The Hebrew word for blessed, esher, is used as an interjection in this context, “How Blessed!” Blessed used is this manner in both Hebrew and Greek has the force of emphasis. Thus, the emphatic starts off with an interjection or an interjectory phrase. Our modern way of using an interjection to provide emphasis would be, “Hey! You can rest assured on that!” or “Wow! That was incredible!”
As a beatitude, it is a Divine statement of supreme happiness. It describes a general condition of the contented happiness of the soul or a state of bliss which is unaffected by the changing nature of internal or external circumstances or influences. The word is only used to describe those who are truly converted to Christ in the New Testament and the faithful Jewish person who is dedicated to fulfilling his covenant obligations before God Almighty (i.e. OT Saints).
Charles Haddon Spurgeon comments on these first eight verses in the following manner:
These first eight verses are taken up with a contemplation of the blessedness which comes through keeping the statutes of the Lord…Heart-fellowship with God is enjoyed through a love of that word which is God's way of communing with the soul by his Holy Spirit.
Therefore, from the Scriptures we will learn….
Every believer can establish a foundation for a blessed life
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By Dr. Bill LavenderText: Ps. 119:1-8
Key Verse (s):
Psalm 119:2 (2) Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart. Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God:
Introduction:
Have you ever come across someone who was kind of happy-go-lucky in their demeanor? We are not talking about someone who is absent-minded, naïve, or flippant about life. These individuals were just as serious, circumspect, and responsible as anyone, but they seemed to carry a general attitude or demeanor of contented happiness. They exuded this contented happiness even when they were going through a rough period of life. They would cry and hurt like many of us, when unfortunate circumstances enter our lives. However, through it all, they managed to keep a grounded assurance that in the end everything was going to be ok. They could still find a place for laughter in the midst of an aching heart.
In these opening verses of the longest passage in the Bible, we find a declaration recorded under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Thus, by extension, we who read these verses are the audience of this cosmic declaration of Divine origin concerning the Bible, the Word of God, the Scriptures. It begins as a beatitude, “Blessed are the undefiled in the way.” The second verse is like unto it, “Blessed are they that keep his testimonies.” Similarly, Christ’s opening words when He gave the Sermon on the Mount start off with “Blessed are…,” (Matt. 5:3).
The Hebrew word for blessed, esher, is used as an interjection in this context, “How Blessed!” Blessed used is this manner in both Hebrew and Greek has the force of emphasis. Thus, the emphatic starts off with an interjection or an interjectory phrase. Our modern way of using an interjection to provide emphasis would be, “Hey! You can rest assured on that!” or “Wow! That was incredible!”
As a beatitude, it is a Divine statement of supreme happiness. It describes a general condition of the contented happiness of the soul or a state of bliss which is unaffected by the changing nature of internal or external circumstances or influences. The word is only used to describe those who are truly converted to Christ in the New Testament and the faithful Jewish person who is dedicated to fulfilling his covenant obligations before God Almighty (i.e. OT Saints).
Charles Haddon Spurgeon comments on these first eight verses in the following manner:
These first eight verses are taken up with a contemplation of the blessedness which comes through keeping the statutes of the Lord…Heart-fellowship with God is enjoyed through a love of that word which is God's way of communing with the soul by his Holy Spirit.
Therefore, from the Scriptures we will learn….
Every believer can establish a foundation for a blessed life