The psalmist confesses that God’s word enables him to walk according to God’s ways. He was determined to walk in such a path and had even sworn an oath to do so, perhaps confirming it by offering a sacrifice at the temple (vv. 105-06).
It was the case in ancient times
that people would carry a light when they moved around in the darkness. The
source of light was close to them. In our spiritual journeys, the word of God
should be shining in our hearts. Obviously, we should be dedicated to him, and
one help in that regard is to recall our baptism when God's name was put on us.
The psalmist had walked in this
manner even although he had experienced problems. But his difficulties had not
reduced his commitment to his God. Instead, he asked the Lord to give him the
spiritual energy to continue (v. 107). He made this request because he knew
that he would be heard and answered.
His commitment was one of
personal choice and he gladly praised God for the opportunity of living such a
life as the Lord had taught (v. 108). He did this even although he knew that things
were precarious and that his life was uncertain (v. 109). But there was
nothing, not even deadly snares laid by his enemies, that could make him move
away from obedience to God (v. 110).
The psalmist desired to obey God
permanently because his rules had brought him great joy already (v. 111). He
dedicated himself again to a life of obedience (v. 112). This inclination was
evidence that the grace of God was working in his heart and life.
This section of the psalm raises
for us the reality of our commitment to God.
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