Hear My Cry, O LORD
Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 119:169-176. This is the last stanza in Psalm 119. It starts with TAU, which may also be TAW, TAV, or TAF. It’s the twenty-second and last letter of the Hebrew alphabet. TAU represents the letter T, and its numerical value is 400. It is also thought to represent a signature or an inscription. A popular Hebrew saying is “From ALEPH to TAF” which is equivalent to the English saying “From A to Z,” and also means from beginning to end.
The Psalmist cries out to the LORD to hear his prayer, give him understanding of the Word of God, and deliver him according to the promises of God. He promises to give praise to the LORD when He has taught him the statutes of God.
He declares that he will speak of the Word of the LORD because all His commandments are righteous. He asks God to reach out His hand to help him, since he has chosen the precepts of God. He reminds the LORD that he has waited for His salvation and has found delight in the laws of God.
The Psalmist begs God to help him through the judgments of God and let his soul live so it can praise Him. He admits to the LORD that he has gone astray like a lost sheep and asks God to seek after him, as His servant, because he remembers the commandments of the LORD.
Daily Bible Reading:
Psalm 119:169-176
169 TAU. Let my cry come near before thee, O LORD: give me understanding according to thy word.
170 Let my supplication come before thee: deliver me according to thy word.
171 My lips shall utter praise, when thou hast taught me thy statutes.
172 My tongue shall speak of thy word: for all thy commandments are righteousness.
173 Let thine hand help me; for I have chosen thy precepts.
174 I have longed for thy salvation, O LORD; and thy law is my delight.
175 Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me.
176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; for I do not forget thy commandments.
Things to Think About:
- Do you ask God for wisdom, knowledge, and understanding of His Word?
- Have you ever wondered if God heard your prayers?
- Have you ever cried out to God to help you out of a situation you got yourself into?
- Have you ever strayed from God?
- Did you notice that when you seek God, you will find Him right where you left Him?
Prayer of the Day:
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 119 where the Psalmist cries out for You to hear, and answer his prayer. Help us to bring our cares and concerns to You in prayer. Help us to stay faithful to Your Word. Help us not to stray as lost sheep, but to stay close to You. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
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Psalm 119: Thy Word is a Lamp unto My Feet is a Daily Bible Reading Study by Deborah H. Bateman. Psalm 119 is in the center of the Bible and is the longest chapter in the Bible. Psalm 119 is about the importance of God’s Word in the life of the Psalmist and in your life as well.
Psalm 119 is broken up into twenty-two stanzas of eight verses each so Deborah crated twenty-two short daily devotional lessons which can be used for personal daily devotions or group Bible studies. Each stanza in Psalm 119 starts with a letter from the Hebrew alphabet so you will also learn about one letter of the Hebrew alphabet with each lesson.
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The Book of Psalms: Part 2 Chapters 31-60
The Book of Psalms: Part 3 Chapters 61-90
The Book of Psalms: Part 4 Chapters 91-118
The Book of Psalms: Part 5 Chapters 120-150
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