Equipped Disciple Podcast

You didn't just happen... God FORMED YOU!!! He MADE YOU!!! and that means you are born with value, and purpose. Without even doing anything - you are valuable! 

This is a terrible question to even ask? Is affliction good? Is that even possible? 

What does it mean that the Lord is your Portion? Is He yours? 

This last section of the chapter just wraps up the whole focus on the Word of God being a source of life and the foundation of our praise to God.
 
His word is faithful, alive, powerful, and life changing!

We don't fear those who can only persecute our physical body.
We OBEY - that's part of the plan!
I praise Him SEVEN times a day! WOW!!

In this episode, we delve into Psalm 119:153-160, a passage that vividly captures the psalmist’s urgent pleas for deliverance, divine intervention, and the life-giving power of God's promises.
Join us as we examine these heartfelt verses, where the psalmist passionately appeals to God's compassion and steadfast love, seeking renewal and protection. We will explore:
Verse 153: The psalmist’s plea for God to consider his suffering and deliver him, remembering His law.
Verse 154: A call for God to defend his cause and redeem him, granting life according to His promise.
Verse 155: A recognition that salvation is far from the wicked because they do not seek God's statutes.
Verse 156: The psalmist’s appeal to God’s great mercy for revival according to His judgments.
Verse 157: Acknowledging the numerous enemies and persecutors, yet not straying from God's testimonies.
Verse 158: Feeling anguish over the faithless who do not keep God's word.
Verse 159: A heartfelt cry for God to see his love for His precepts and grant life according to His steadfast love.
Verse 160: Affirming the truth and eternal righteousness of all God's words and judgments.
Through insightful reflections and practical applications, we’ll uncover how these ancient words speak to our lives today, offering hope, resilience, and a renewed sense of divine promise.

Join us as we delve into these moving verses, revealing the psalmist's earnest prayers and steadfast devotion to God's commandments. We will explore:
Verse 145: The psalmist's fervent cry with all his heart, seeking an answer and pledging to obey God's decrees.
Verse 146: A call for salvation and a commitment to keeping God's statutes.
Verse 147: Rising before dawn to cry out and place hope in God's word.
Verse 148: Staying awake through the night to meditate on God's promises.
Verse 149: A plea for God to hear in His lovingkindness and revive according to His justice.
Verse 150: Acknowledging the approach of those who pursue wickedness and stray from God's law.
Verse 151: The reassurance that God is near and all His commands are true.
Verse 152: Recognizing the everlasting nature of God's testimonies, established long ago.
 

Righteous Decrees and Enduring Truth
Welcome to "Altogether Trustworthy," a podcast dedicated to exploring the profound and timeless wisdom of the Scriptures. In this episode, we dive into Psalm 119:137-144, a passage that beautifully affirms the righteousness and reliability of God's decrees and the enduring truth of His word.
Join us as we examine these powerful verses, where the psalmist passionately expresses his unwavering trust in God's righteous judgments and his deep emotional connection to His laws.