S) "18 Open my eyes, that I may behold
Wonderful things from Your law."
Psalm 119:18 (NASB)
O) This is the longest chapter in the Bible. In many ways, this Psalm could have been broken up into multiple chapt1ers, because it is a collection of song verses, of sorts, arranged as a sort of acrostic (each portion representing a different Hebrew letter). But, throughout the entire Psalm, there is a running theme of the value of God's Word. His statutes, laws, and precepts are celebrated throughout the chapter, with many, many attributes described. The above verse, however, holds one of the keys to it all. To understand that the words of the LORD are valuable, to see that there are wonderful things, even in the tough commandments He gives, is amazing grace.
A) This is a true desire of my heart, that I would be impressed by the LORD, and His words. It is only through grace, that I will see His words with wonder in my heart. That's what this verse is really saying. It's not simply respecting His Law, and it's about being awestruck. I want to marvel at Him, at His law, at His word, at Him. There are mysteries upon mysteries in His word. I know I will never full understand it, because that is the same as fully understanding Jesus Himself. But, I want to be enraptured by the Word. This verse is a prayer of my heart.
P) Father, I see dimly. I can vaguely see that Your words are wonderful. But, I want to see it clearly. I want to know it intimately. Open my eyes, that I may behold wonderful things from Your law. Let it be according to Your will, Father God. In Jesus's name I pray. Amen.
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