Psalm 94:12 states that happiness is found in being disciplined by the LORD and taught from His law. It highlights the blessing of learning from God’s corrections and instructions, ultimately leading to rest and relief from adversity.
The psalmist recognized the fact that the difficulties of life help him mature in his faith. If God instantly rescued His people from their personal challenges, they would become “spoiled brats.” They would never grow in faith or character.
“For whom the LORD loves He chastens” (Heb. 12:6). God uses personal difficulties to teach us new truths from His Word (Psalm 119:50, 75, 92—95).
Psalm 119:50 This is my comfort in my affliction, For Your Word has given me life.”
75: I know, O LORD, that Your judgments are right, And that in faithfulness You have afflicted me.
92: Unless Your law had been my delight, I would then have perished in my affliction.
93: I will never forget Your precepts, for by them You have given me life.
94: I am Yours, save me; For I have sought Your precepts.
95: The wicked wait for me to destroy me, But I will consider Your testimonies.
92—95: commentary: Do not go to the Bible to escape the realities of life. Go to be strengthened to face life. Serve God effectively. We are unable to take delight in what is happening in the world. Still, we can find delight in what God says in His Word. The Word equips us to deal with the changes of life and the crises that come our way. The verb “translates” (sought), in verse 94, means “to consult, to inquire, to beat a path, and to read repeatedly.” Here is a believer who beat a path to the Bible. He read it over and over. He studied it. When he had to make a decision, he consulted the Word carefully. Philosophies change, political expedience fails, and promises and contracts are broken, but the Word of God still stands.
Blessings,
Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes
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