03/19/26 A DAILY VERSE IN PSALM 119

03/19/26 A DAILY VERSE IN PSALM 119

Here is a little challenge for you. This does not replace or eliminate your studies or meditation; it is a tiny supplement for your growth in grace and knowledge.

Understand this...
Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible. It is in the Old Testament, but its principles are appropriate for and applicable to New Testament Christian living. It is not a call or directive to follow or obey Mosaic laws (Jewish, sacrificial, dietary, ceremonial). Also, keep in mind that the same theme of Biblical obedience to God's word (which is a New Testament principle) is repeated throughout the 176 verses. Each verse is related to the other verses, but each verse also stands alone.

My challenge...
READ AND MEDITATE ON ONE VERSE FROM PSALM 119 EACH DAY. This will give you a verse a day for nearly 1/2 of the year. You will be reading and contemplating the same truth (principle) but stated differently, with various shades of emphasis, every day. Early in your day, read the daily verse. Throughout the day, reflect on that verse. You may choose to memorize some of the verses or all of the verses, but that is not the assignment. The assignment (challenge) is to read through Psalm 119, one verse at a time, daily.

Obviously, reading and or studying the entire Psalm at one sitting or in segments is advisable (the Psalm is Divinely crafted into 22 segments of 8 verses each). My challenge does not conflict with a more thorough study, but taking this great Psalm in small bites can be very refreshing, invigorating, enlightening, and empowering.

You can figure out your own method of scheduling. You can make a list on your phone or computer to remind you which verse goes with which day. This is intended to be a personal challenge, but maybe you have someone who wants to do this along with you. You can encourage one another, and you can share your personal journey. Of course, it would be good to share your journey (growth, enlightenment, development) with other people.

Don't view it as simply a reading assignment or an exercise in redundancy (though all the verses address the same subject). Reading a verse daily focuses on a major life principle and Bible truth for 176 days. God chose to reveal and teach this Psalm in this way (saying the same thing 176 ways in one writing). We should latch onto that reason and benefit from God's wisdom.

The benefits should be immediate and cumulative. It is a spiritual exercise. It is not strenuous. It is not overwhelming. It is not time-demanding. It is instantaneously and progressively strengthening.

If you choose to make this a larger part of your devotional life, you can write the lessons God teaches you from each verse.

Now that I have said all this, I need to read and heed today's verse from Psalm 119.

Bon Voyage.