What does it mean that God is our portion?
Sermon Outline:
What does it mean that God is our portion? (Psalm 119:57–64, ESV)
Pursuing Intimacy with GOD and HIS Word
- We seek His favor wholeheartedly (Psalm 119:57–58)
57 The LORD is my portion;
I promise to keep your words.
58 I entreat your favor with all my heart;
be gracious to me according to your promise.
- We follow His Word (Psalm 119:59)
59 When I think on my ways,
I turn my feet to your testimonies;
- We do not delay in obeying His Word (Psalm 119:60)
60 I hasten and do not delay
to keep your commandments.
- We do not forget His Word (Psalm 119:61)
61 Though the cords of the wicked ensnare me,
I do not forget your law.
- We thank Him for His Word (Psalm 119:62)
62 At midnight I rise to praise you,
because of your righteous rules.
- We seek the right companions – obedient believers (Psalm 119:63)
63 I am a companion of all who fear you,
of those who keep your precepts.
- We desire to be diligent students of His Word (Psalm 119:64)
64 The earth, O LORD, is full of your steadfast love;
teach me your statutes!