Psalm 119:174

Psalm 119:174 “I long for Your salvation, O Lord, and Your law is my delight.”
 

David lived by the law of the Lord, even though he never did see the salvation he so longed for. He lived in anticipation of the Messiah. To prove his dedication, he made the law of God his delight. David is one of those who died in faith, believing the messiah would one day come. In the great chapter on faith, Hebrews 11, we read, “All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance. And they admitted that they were aliens and strangers on earth” Hebrews 11:13.
 

All of those listed in Chapter 11 were completely bankrupt. They were aliens and strangers on earth; they had nothing but faith. They, too, longed for the salvation of God just like David did. In verses 32 and 33 we continue, “And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gedeon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel and the prophets, who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, quenched the fury of the flames, and escaped the edge of the sword; whose weakness turned to strength.”
 

All of these deeds of “faith” were accomplished because of a hope they had for their Messiah. Today, we too, are to live by faith in the same Messiah. Jesus is to be who we long for. Because of deep desires for Him, we keep His law. Even though today we are saved by grace, we still keep The Ten Commandments.
 

Our longing for Him is what purifies us and keeps us on the right path. We have salvation through Jesus. However, we still long for His return. “The Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come!’ And let them who hear say, ‘Come’” Revelation 22:16. 

Now let me encourage you to take some time to meditate on this verse, as you do; ask God to give you even more of a longing for Jesus.   Continued