Focus Determines Stability
“Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.” – Psalm 119:165
Love, allegiance, and adherence to the Word of God results in stability and peace. The “lovers” of God’s Word and its truth are better sustained against stumbling. The right focus does indeed determine the degree of stability!
God’s precious and eternal Word is the GPS in directing us to salvation and the Guidebook in directing us into the pathway of growth in grace. This precious Word is also a Health Journal in offering advice on obtaining spiritual, emotional, and mental wellness. The power of the Word of God is seen in its peace giving promises and its teaching on the presence of Christ in the life of the believer. Imagine, “great peace” during these times where everything seems to be coming loose at the seams and “bad news” dominates the bulk of news reporting! This Psalm is as applicable today as it was thousands of years ago when given by inspiration through the pen of the Psalmist.
Spend less time focusing on the gloom and doom of the cable news outlets and more time focusing upon the “good news” of the truth of God’s Word and greater peace will you have! The Word of God focuses upon the Person of Christ. It gives many precious promises to claim and enjoy. It gives to us the plan of redemption and the truth of eternal security in Christ. It assures the Christian that our lives are in God’s hands and the future is secure. It is also a lighthouse that warns of dangers to avoid. I remember the story of a ship out on the seas and caught in a storm and extreme fog. The captain of the ship managed to see a dim light across the waters. He thought it was another ship and he sent out a message stating, “This is the captain, change your direction.” He received a message from the direction of the light which said, “This is the lighthouse, you change your direction”!
The unmovable and solid nature of “The Lighthouse of God’s Word”, is worthy of our trust and love. A focus upon it and its promises results in “great peace”, safety, and stability.
Chuck Peters – 5/31/2022
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