04/01/2023
DAY 4
PSALMS 119:4
*You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully.*
*Psalms 119:4 NLT*
To charge in this context means "to give instruction to", "to request of us". We can go further to say that "to expect us to".
This expectation comes with a level of our understanding, it is a statement of knowing. We know what God wants us to d, to obey Him. It is an affirmative statement.
It says "to keep your commandments *"CAREFULLY"*
The Amplified version explains "carefully" to mean diligently.
Diligently is conscientiousness in one's work or duties.
(Conscientiousness :- the quality of wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.)
This in turn means that we are expected to consciously desire to follow the instructions of the Lord and follow thoroughly.
THOUGHTS TO PONDER ON
Am I intentional about God or am I just keeping Him close for my benefit alone?
How well do I follow the instructions of my Father?
PRAYER
Father, in Jesus name, please help me to be intentional about you. Grant me the grace to diligently do all that you ask me to do. Amen.
OTHER TRANSLATIONS
You have ordained Your precepts, That we should follow them with [careful] diligence.
Psalms 119:4 AMP
You, God, prescribed the right way to live; now you expect us to live it.
Psalms 119:4 MSG