It Is Good For Me That I Have Been Afflicted

[Mr. M]

Psalms 119:

67 Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now I have kept Thy Word. 

71 It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.

This prepares our hearts to minister to others, even as our flesh is crucified in death to sin.

1 Peter 4:

1 Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind,

for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin,

2 that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh

for the desires of men, but for the will of God.

Edited April 14, 2024 by Mr. M

[Neighbor]

Ah Psalm 119 the longest Psalm, and longest Bible chapter too.

Twenty two stanzas one for each letter of the Hebrew alphabet.

With each stanza having eight verses each beginning with the same letter of the Hebrew alphabet and arranged in alphabetical order.

It speaks of law testimony ways precepts statutes commandments judgements words sayings and paths, making for quite the song  for the (Chosen) people to be singing as they might have while  traversing to Jerusalem  for a census count.

More than just an interesting acrostic for sure.

It was the subject that introduced me to one fine Bible instructor that I have now known for over 26 years.

It is always a pleasure for my heart and soul to read of it and commentaries of regarding it. Thanks-

 

 

 

[Mr. M]

The apostle Paul, under the same Anointing, declares the work of the Holy Spirit

by the same means, and expands our comprehension.

2 Corinthians 1:

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

the Father of mercies and God of all comfort,

4 Who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those

who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

5 For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also abounds through Christ.

6 Now if we are afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effective

for enduring the same sufferings which we also suffer. Or if we are comforted,

it is for your consolation and salvation. 

7 And our hope for you is steadfast, because we know that as you are partakers of the sufferings,

so also will be the consolation.