The Power of the Word

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"33Teach me, O Lord, the way of Your statutes, And I shall keep it to the end. 34Give me understanding, and I shall keep Your law; Indeed, I shall observe it with my whole heart 35Make me walk in the path of Your commandments, For I delight in it.36Incline my heart to Your testimonies, And not to covetousness. 37 Turn away my eyes from looking at worthless things, And revive me in Your way. 38Establish Your word to Your servant, Who is devoted to fearing You. 39Turn away my reproach which I dread, For Your judgments are good. 40Behold, I long for Your precepts; Revive me in Your righteousness."                                    Psalm 119:33-40   NKJV

There is definitely a need to understand the bible. This is common to the non-believer, where they pick up a bible, read a few verses and put it down again, none the wiser. What happened? They couldn't make sense of it and then misinterpreted it, seeing what isn't there. It's the Holy Spirit who opens our eyes and gives us understanding. Even for believers, it can be difficult to make sense of a particular scripture and they search bible commentaries for help find the answer. It takes discipline, understanding and practice to get a clear interpretation. We need to pray for guidance and instruction, and in the case of the non-believer, salvation.

In verse 37, the writer tells us that we should pray for divine realities, not shadows. Think for a moment, could God be telling us to turn the TV off? V37 continues with the thought 'Turn away my eyes from looking at worthless things and revive me to Your way.' TV depicts a 'Never, Never Lamd', a world that doesn't exist. We need God to ignite us with the Holy Spirit so that we are on fire for God - a personal revival v40. For those who have been spiritually dry, it's time to dip into the pool of `life, where Jesus 

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now

Lord Jesus, I have sinned. I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today. In Jesus' Name. Amen
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