Your Word: Our Portion - Psalm 119:57-61

Psalm 119 does a remarkable job at lifting up God’s Word, mainly by telling us that it is the Greatest Resource available and accessible to us. We have more access to and supplements for God’s Word than any previous generation, yet we don’t lean on it enough. David’s writings in stanzas 3-8 make reveal how much more of a mistake that is, by telling us that God’s Word is our Greater Portion. By definition, a portion refers to a share or an inheritance. Our portion is our piece of the pie, if you will. God’s Word reveals to us all that we have all been assigned and awarded the same portion from God. All of the truths, promises, revelation and inspiration are given to every reader… to every believer. Sadly the majority of Christians just scratch the surface of what’s been given to us. By reading the Gospels, Jesus calls us to go deeper and wider with our faith. He by no means ever envisioned or endorsed a version of the Kingdom of God where only some believers arrive at their full inheritance. Yet, so many leave joy on the table, and walk away from their greater portion. Attached is a prayer comprised from this portion of Psalm 119. By confessing these words, our eyes can be opened and our longing can be answered: “Lord I believe that You are my portion - my great reward. I believe and feel my soul longs for what only You can give. Teach me, O Lord, the way of Your Word, and help me to understand and follow it with my whole heart. Incline my heart to your way, not to selfish gain. Turn my eyes from vanity, and make me to settle for nothing less than your will. Keep me from regret, remind me of Your promises, ground me in and guide me with Your word.”