What is the first thing you do when you want to learn how to do something new? If you’re anything like me, you check the internet! The internet holds the wealth of human experience, and it’s usually right in your pocket. You can learn how to fix your car, how to do your makeup, how to make a cake, and just about anything else you could possibly think of.
One of the great defining features of humanity is our ability to share knowledge. We look to the people that came before us for ways to make it through our modern world. This is especially true for Christians. We look to the early church mothers and church fathers for ways to grow closer to God.
And while they may have some wise words for us, nothing is better than going back to the source. We read the Bible today for instruction, for inspiration, and for comfort. All of these things work together to help lead us down the path God wants us to travel.
Psalm 119, the longest chapter in the Bible is a twenty-two stanza love letter to the word of God. I had one pastor comment that it could address every aspect of our life on earth. It asks hard questions and gives hard answers. Throughout the chapter it encourages us to live into our calling as children of God.
Psalm 119:9-11
9 How can a young person keep their way pure?
By guarding it according to your word.
10 With my whole heart I seek you;
let me not wander from your commandments!
11 I have stored up your word in my heart,
that I might not sin against you.
12 Blessed are you, O Lord;
teach me your statutes!
13 With my lips I declare
all the rules of your mouth.
14 In the way of your testimonies I delight
as much as in all riches.
15 I will meditate on your precepts
and fix my eyes on your ways.
16 I will delight in your statutes;
I will not forget your word.
Where do you meditate all day? Where are your eyes fixed?