Sermon Series Blog: Living Proof Pt.5
Psalm 119:97–112
Psalm 119 is unlike Paul’s letters to the churches. It isn’t written to a group of people—it’s a prayer of devotion, hunger, and commitment to God’s Word. The psalmist speaks directly to God: “teach me,” “Your commandments,” “Your ways.”
What’s beautiful about this psalm is that while it’s personal, it’s also communal. It was sung in worship, shaping the people of Israel into disciples who loved God’s Word. Psalm 119 doesn’t just teach—it demonstrates a life transformed by Scripture.
And that’s the heart of our message today:
Stay in the Word, and the Word will stay in you.
If you want lasting fruit—peace, wisdom, strength, and resilience—it begins with staying rooted in God’s Word.
1. Love the Word Deeply
“Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long.” (Psalm 119:97)
The more time you spend in Scripture, the more your heart grows toward God. Just like in marriage, love deepens with time and presence. What starts as discipline becomes delight.
Think about a musician learning a song. At first, it takes practice, repetition, and maybe even sheet music. But over time, the notes become second nature, freeing them to fully enter into the music. That’s what happens when we immerse ourselves in Scripture. It becomes more than words on a page—it becomes the rhythm of our lives.
The more you love the Word, the more it shapes you.
2. Learn from the Word Daily
“I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes.” (Psalm 119:99)
Spiritual wisdom isn’t about age, status, or education—it comes from staying close to the Master. Like an apprentice learning from a skilled carpenter, we gain understanding by daily walking with God’s Word.
Consider King Josiah. He was only eight years old when he became king, raised in an ungodly environment. But when the Book of the Law was rediscovered, Josiah humbled himself before God, obeyed His Word, and led a national revival (2 Kings 22–23). He wasn’t experienced—but God’s Word made him wise.
Daily devotion builds wisdom beyond our years. As James 1:5 reminds us, “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God… and it will be given to you.”
3. Live with the Word Consistently
“Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart.” (Psalm 119:111)
David wasn’t just inspired—he was committed. Long-term obedience grew from daily connection. That’s the essence of spiritual resilience: standing firm when life shakes you.
Think of bamboo. For years, nothing grows above ground. Then suddenly, in just weeks, it shoots up over 80 feet tall. Why? Because all that time, its roots were growing deep. The same is true of us: when we stay rooted in God’s Word, He builds unseen strength that will one day bear visible fruit.
Staying Connected
Jesus said, “If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit.” (John 15:5)
Fruit doesn’t come from striving—it comes from abiding. Stability in faith doesn’t happen by accident. It happens by showing up daily, even in silence, even when it’s dry.
When the storms of life come—and they will—it won’t be talent, charisma, or willpower that keeps us standing. It will be the deep roots of God’s Word. His Word is our lamp, our light, our anchor, and our strength.
Stay in the Word, and the Word will stay in you. And when the Word gets in you—the world can’t shake you.
