‘It is good that I was afflicted that I might learn your statutes.’ – Psalm 119:71
- The Word of God _____________us for affliction.
Psalm 119:92 – If you law had not been my delight I would have perished in my affliction.
Corrie Ten Boom – ‘Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.’
- Affliction opens our _______________
Job 36:15 – (Elihu) He delivers the afflicted by their affliction and opens their ear by adversity.
- Psalm 119:50 - This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life.
- Affliction returns us to God’s _________________.
Psalm 119:67 Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep your word.
- Galatians 1:15-16 –
- God’s is behind our affliction.
Psalm 119:75 I know, O LORD, that your rules are righteous, and that in faithfulness (dependability; firmness; steadiness; fidelity) you have afflicted me.
Psalm 119:73-74 - Your hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn your commandments. 74 Those who fear you shall see me and rejoice, because I have hoped in your word.
- ________________ our Afflictions to God
Psalm 119:153 - Look on my affliction and deliver me, for I do not forget your law. (cf. v 107)
Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful creator while doing good.’ (1 Pt 4:19)
Some closing thoughts: Psalm 119:11
- Be a student of God’s Word…study Jesus and watch how He lived out His trust in the Father’s counsel. God is good, His ways are wise, and His word is the only source that shows me how to live as He designed
- Know what God says for every category of life so that you can set your mind to His and retune your affections in his direction. It is only through his Word that the Holy Spirit renews mind so that I function as He designed. (Col 3:10).
- Know that God will use your life to bring Him glory as you seek to ‘serve in just the things that lie next to your hands.’
Thomas Manton (Puritan):
The law of the Lord is a love letter to the soul, The saints put it in their chests and it gains upon their heart.