Psalm 119:155

Psalm 119:155 “Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek out Your decrees.”
 

A decree is a decision. In this case it is a decision God has made to give us direction for life. The proof of our salvation is that we live in obedience to God’s decrees. However, in order to live in obedience to them we must first seek them out. To “seek” is to be in pursuit of. To be in pursuit of God’s decrees indicates a certain level of love for Him.

The gospel is a love story. It is the greatest expression of love that has ever been displayed. In the Psalms, David is expressing his pursuit of God. However, in The Song of Solomon we see God’s pursuit of His bride. 

God loved us long before we ever loved Him. God was seeking us out before we ever thought of seeking Him. “You have stolen my heart, my sister my bride; you have stolen my heart with one glance of your eyes” Song of Solomon (Songs) 4:9. If you have ever pursued someone, you know how a single glance of their eyes can cause your heart to flutter. We were sought out by God. Just turning our eyes to Him and looking to Him is how we can steal His heart.

If a relationship is healthy, it is mutual. There has to be a seeking on both parts. My father often told me, “Your mom chased me until I caught her.” At the same time God is seeking us out, we are to be seeking Him out. 

“Salvation is far from the wicked.” The proof of that is they do not seek out God’s decrees. “In His pride the wicked does not seek Him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God” Psalm 10:4. The wicked live for themselves. Therefore, there is no pursuit of God. They do not have thoughts of God. 

Take some time to meditate on this verse, as you do; ask yourself if you have a true pursuit of God. Do you seek Him? 

Continued