The Fifth Sunday of Easter (Ps) May 6th

Psalm 119:49-64

      49       Remember your word to your servant,

      in which you have made me hope.

            50       This is my comfort in my affliction,

      that your promise gives me life.

            51       The insolent utterly deride me,

      but I do not turn away from your law.

            52       When I think of your rules from of old,

      I take comfort, O LORD.

            53       Hot indignation seizes me because of the wicked,

      who forsake your law.

            54       Your statutes have been my songs

      in the house of my sojourning.

            55       I remember your name in the night, O LORD,

      and keep your law.

            56       This blessing has fallen to me,

      that I have kept your precepts.

            57       The LORD is my portion;

      I promise to keep your words.

            58       I entreat your favor with all my heart;

      be gracious to me according to your promise.

            59       When I think on my ways,

      I turn my feet to your testimonies;

            60       I hasten and do not delay

      to keep your commandments.

            61       Though the cords of the wicked ensnare me,

      I do not forget your law.

            62       At midnight I rise to praise you,

      because of your righteous rules.

            63       I am a companion of all who fear you,

      of those who keep your precepts.

            64       The earth, O LORD, is full of your steadfast love;

      teach me your statutes!

The Holy Bible: English Standard Version. 2001 (Ps 119:49–64). Wheaton: Standard Bible Society.

Psalmist repeatedly tells us that he meditates on the Law of the Lord night and day.  But verse 61 seems to scream to me this day.  When there are weeds on every side, don't forget the Law of the Lord.  The Law of the LORD is spoken in truth and purity.  The Law of the LORD is our teacher.  We need to keep his Law ever before our eyes.

We should ask God to always remind us of his Will for our lives.  But with people telling us what is right and what is wrong on every side, what do we do?  How do we make sure we know what is right and what is wrong?  How do we distinguish between living well together and what is truly right?  Are there things society accepts and yet God teaches us is wrong?

Even though we live in a world of sin, there is still one truth.  There is still only one true Law.  God teaches his people his truth.  God reveals his truth through his Son Jesus Christ.  God reveals his will through Christ's sacrifice.  God redeems his people from their sins.  But he sill holds the Law before our eyes.

"Though the cords of the wicked ensnare me, I do not forget your law."  Keep his truth before your eyes.  The Church stands as wheat in the midst of weeds.  There are weeds on all sides.  The Wheat needs to remain strong.  The Wheat is strengthened through the Word of God.