Heralds Digest

http://bible.us/psa119.50.nkjv This is my comfort in my affliction, For Your word has given me life. Whenever anyone lose the ‎grip of his operating environment, he becomes susceptible to the mercy of his dominating environment. Unfortunately, there are disappointing fear and afflictions when situations in life, especially in family, career and health, are thrown outside anyone's personal control. Comfort in material support in times of afflictions appears to provide a great relief; it cannot be a sustainable relief from future challenges. There is a greater comfort in an absolute confidence in the word of God, even when an end to life's challenges appear out of sight. Nothing more appears a gain of life's intelligence than the loss of influence by life's challenges.

http://bible.us/psa119.43.nkjv And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, For I have hoped in Your ordinances. Intelligence is a wonderful endowment upon humanity, capable of singling anyone committed to its development out for distinction. Howbeit, not everyone is patient enough to wait for natural distinction. The common game is always the ability to outshine others through intelligent impressions (not immersion). Whether through public speaking, social gathering or private conversation, the game often invites skillful use of words of exaggeration, jesting, and fantasy all in desperation for image laundry. Unfortunately, public fame with little regards for godliness takes the word of truth out of the mouth. Obviously, the Psalmist' prayer provides the way out. Only scriptural intimacy enjoys daily interactions with the throne of grace for all-natural inspired impressions.

http://bible.us/psa119.37.nkjv Turn away my eyes from looking at worthless things, And revive me in Your way. In line with the natural law of motion, consistent focus on the wonderful works, way and will of God will maintain a perpetual course unless strategic distractions are encouraged. Every affair and engagement in life either add or remove from the worth of human life and godliness. Unfortunately, many are helpless when faced with the temptation to buy into the ' it doesn't matter ' exposure into pornographic pictures, scenes, and movies. Once bitten by unguarded looks, king David understands the importance of seeking the help of God in order to maintain focus on the path of righteousness. Whenever passion for the things of God is reducing, affection for worthless things is probably introducing.

http://bible.us/psa119.27.nkjv Make me understand the way of Your precepts; So shall I meditate on Your wonderful works. The profitability of God's word is not in the hearing of the precepts, but in the doing of the word. Hearers have the word in the head and can even be proficient in the dissemination of the commandment, precepts by precepts. ‎However, the additional commitment of applying the truth to the practical works of life, like the relationship with work, in the family, and unto church people, may be impossible. Like the Psalmist' s plead for grace, a humble cry for grace to see the way of God's precepts in one's personal interactions is important. The revelation of the wonderful works of God in every personal endeavour is open to those whose hearts are open to His precepts.

http://bible.us/psa119.9.nkjv How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word. The way of every man is often open with many options, leaving anyone with the challenge of choosing the best path or the right sequence of paths. There are compendium of earthly resources for effective management of the challenges of life, including family, marital, business, social, professional issues, etc. The only problem with earthly principles of success is that they are based on inconsistent breakthrough in a limited space of time. As time, events, and experiences of life change, earthly principles become inappropriate and mostly counter-productive. The Psalmist presents the immeasurable riches of God's word as the only dependable guide along life's weary way. Anyone with a sincere search for the principles of success is directed to always look along the precept of God's word.

http://bible.us/psa118.29.nkjv Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. The reward system of the world, whether in the workplace or training school, is based on merit. Otherwise, it would be ‎impossible to promote discipline and excellence. A reliable merit award program pride itself in its unbiased and merciless considerations of individual contributions. However, relationship with God is completely averse to merit. It is absolutely based on mercy. While diligence and discipline are encouraged in our relationship with the system of the world, God relates with His beloved on the basis of mercy. After all, all the possible righteous claims of man are entirely filthy before the Holy and Mighty God. The perfect will of heaven is stamped in the affairs of man when the marvelous mercy of God overrides the merciless merit system.

http://bible.us/psa117.2.nkjv For His merciful kindness is great toward us, And the truth of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord! The reality of life poses a significant threat on the faith of many believers, especially at moment when hope for a change is deferred. Likewise, the truth according to available success stories on various issues of life has a way of drifting little faith away from the promises of God. Whereas, God's truth is not based on empirical evidences, but it is wholly anchored on His personality. Even against all hope, believers have got the greatness of the Lord's merciful kindness a sufficient reason for the offering of His praise. This truth continue to endure, even when the beneficiaries of the Lord's mercy cease to exist. Therefore, a trusted truth encourages praise on the basis of the Lord's unchanging character, rather than anchoring on the perceived dynamic of His charisma.