APRIL 12, 2012
Awake With His Word
Read: Psalm 119:145-152
I rise before the dawning of the morning, and cry for help; I hope in Your Word. —Psalm 119:147
My eyes fluttered open, but the room was still dark. It was too
early to get up. I sighed, adjusted my pillow, and hoped for
sleep. Unfortunately, a lengthy to-do list bombarded my brain.
I needed to buy groceries, deliver a meal to a friend, answer
e-mail, schedule a doctor’s appointment . . . .
If you’ve ever been overwhelmed and worried, you know how it
feels to stare at the ceiling when you should be sleeping. The
writer of Psalm 119 was no stranger to this experience. He wrote,
“I rise before the dawning of the morning, and cry for help; I
hope in Your Word” (v.147).
God’s Word delivered special comfort during the psalmist’s
sleepless nights. Although he couldn’t make his problems
disappear, he said, “My eyes are awake through the night
watches, that I may meditate on Your Word” (v.148). At
night he reviewed God’s Word over and over in his mind. He concentrated on scripture rather than his concerns. This practice
allowed him to proclaim, “Oh, how I love Your law!” (v.97).
When worry wakes you up, remember, “The Word of God is
living and powerful” (Heb. 4:12). Select a passage and mull
it over. Our cares cannot compete with God’s Word!
If your soul is parched and thirsty
And you feel weighed down by care,
Go to God’s Word for refreshment—
You’ll find strength and comfort there. —Sper
Only God can still our hearts and quiet our minds.
Source: Our Daily Bread 2012
