King David meditated on God’s word continually. He knew that God’s word contained life, wisdom, protection, instruction and direction to those who embrace His precepts. Psalm 119:93 (KJV) says: “I will never forget thy precepts: for with them thou hast quickened me”. The (NKJV) says: “for by them You have given me life”. That word quickened is the Hebrew word Chayah (Strongs Hebrew: 2420), which means: “to revive, to make alive, to give life, to preserve, to restore back to life”. Did you know that the Lord Jesus Christ is the Word of God? Yes, He is the Living Word of God. We also have the written word of God which speaks of Him! John 1: 1, 14: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth”. Ephesians 2:1 says: “And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins”. If you are reading this, take a moment to thank God for the fact that you are alive in Christ. Be grateful. In Christ, you also have eternal life. I know that we are in the midst of many people who are constantly complaining about the dumbest things. But don’t get caught up in that mess. Instead, take time to realize just how blessed we really are. By God’s grace, we have been given life and life eternal. Be like King David of old, and thank Him every day for the gift of life. Remember, He loved us even when we were dead in sins and trespasses. He is worthy of gratitude and praise!
In Christ, our salvation is complete and guaranteed!
Psalm 91:13 – “You shall tread upon the lion and the cobra, the young lion and the serpent you shall trample underfoot.”
This verse speaks of two different kinds of dangers that exist in the natural realm. It’s interesting that the writer of Psalm 91 uses the metaphor “treading upon,” an action that proclaimed complete victory over one’s enemies. When a nation defeated another nation, the conquering army would sometimes publicly place their feet upon the neck of the defeated leaders, thus confirming to all who were observing that the defeat was complete and final. The verse goes on to say that we would “tread” upon the lion and the cobra. The term “lion” signifies any strong, fierce and violent foe. The “young lion” was any lion in the season of their greatest strength and agility. The term cobra (in the margin it refers to an adder or viper) was used of dangerous, poisonous snakes. God declares that we would be safe even among these most fearful dangers. Not only are we protected, we are also completely victorious because of the complete and utter victory of Christ on the cross. He defeated death, hell and the grave. Even in the midst of the most fearsome and ominous attacks and challenges, we need not be fearful because the Lord Jesus has already defeated that old serpent. In Christ, our salvation is complete and guaranteed!
1 Corinthians 15:57 “But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ”
