HIDE THE WORD
(Psalms 119:11)
Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
Any person who truly loves Christ wants to please Him at all times. What a joy it is to serve the Lord and do those things that please Him. David speaks about a key element when striving to please the Lord -- hiding the word in our heart.
The word "hid" means "to hoard" -- to gather something in extreme abundance. Therefore, one of the things we can do to help us please God is to "hoard" the word in our heart. Many hoard the word in their head, but when it's in your heart -- in abundance -- it will affect the things you do, the things you say and the things you love.
What are you doing with the word of God? Is it in abundance in your heart or is it just in your head? Is it something you try to memorize, like a script, or is it real to you? Does it come back to mind when faced with pressure or is it a fleeting fancy?
Some try to fight the good fight of faith with weak and beggarly elements. Do you hide song lyrics? Some do. If they're not reflective of the word, they won't have the impact necessary to be victorious. Some hide fables. No explanation necessary there. Some put stock in their works. Not good enough. Strive to hide the word of God in your heart. Let your life revolve around its wisdom and let it renew your mind. You'll be glad you did.
