Psalm 119:135 Make your face to shine on your servant; and teach me your statutes. I. THE CHARACTER OF THE PETITIONER. The true servant of God is distinguished by — 1. Renunciation of the service of sin. 2. A rational and deliberate choice of that service in which he is invited to engage. 3. An entire devotedness to the Lord's service. 4. All the activities of Christian obedience. (1) Sincere. (2) Cheerful. (3) Universal. (4) Persevering. II. THE IMPORT OF THE PETITIONS. 1. "Cause Thy face to shine upon me." He here prays for — (1) Increasing discoveries of the Divine glory. Unsearchable wisdom, almighty power, unchangeable love, invariable truth. (2) The enjoyment of the Divine favour. 2. "Teach me Thy statutes." This implies — (1) A fervent desire for an increasing knowledge of the important truths. (2) A supplication for growing experience of its sanctifying power and rich consolations. (T. Chalmers, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; and teach me thy statutes.WEB: Make your face shine on your servant. Teach me your statutes. |
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