A Look at Psalm 119:74

Psalm 119:74 “May those who fear you rejoice when they see me, for I have put my hope in your Word.”

God lives within His Word. To put our hope in His Word is synonymous with putting our hope in God. Romans 4:18 says, “Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations.” Have you ever put your hope in God against all odds, fully expecting God to honor your faith, and then find that everything seemed to go all wrong? If so, you are not alone. God will ultimately reward you for your faith, but some things take time. In those times of waiting for God to act, we need to have our hope in His Word.

The Word proves itself to be true in the lives of those who fear God. David was a testimony to that. “May those who fear you rejoice when they see me.” In essence he was saying, “May those who see the faithfulness of God in my life rejoice, knowing that the same demonstration of mercy can be in their lives also.”

We have all heard the phrase, “Do as I say, not as I do.” That’s a powerful statement. In Philippians 4:9 we read, “Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me – put it into practice.” Would you find it comfortable or uncomfortable to say to another, “Do as I do, and will you will be drawn close to God?” Can those who fear God rejoice when they see you, knowing that their hope is the Word will one day pay off for them regardless of what they are currently facing?   

Take some time to let this verse sink in – chew/meditate on it; then, ask God to help you be an example others can follow.  Continued