Nov. 21

Psalm 119, James 5

In the Messianic Jewish Study Bible, the sub heading under Psalm 119 reads " Learn Torah Letter by Letter".  It almost sounds like the advertisement for the title of a book! Torah, The Law of the Jewish heritage is broken down into verses letter by letter, in an acrostic form, each letter (verse) describing very simply, ways to live a Godly life. How easy is that! God's word is referred to as true and wonderful. The Psalm in it's entirety talks about staying true to God's Word, no matter how bad the world around you becomes and that it's only by living a life in accordance with God's Word that we will find true happiness.  Then I went on to the reading in James.  Again, the book of James outlines how to live out the life of faith, despite what we see around us, and that it's through our faith in Yeshua that our life flows. James points out not to live on earth in luxury and self indulgence, we will be blessed by showing endurance, don't swear, and always pray.  Psalm 119 advises that we seek the Lord with all of heart, walk in His ways, and treasure God's Word in our hearts. It's so easy to connect the two readings and see that seeking God is the way to receiving His blessing and His blessings are worth more than anything this world has to offer. Scripture takes us far beyond what we see around us.  I pray that as we gather around our tables and spend time with family this Thanksgiving weekend we remember first to seek God, thank Him, and count our blessings.

Randi