I know this was the scripture that I used yesterday but there was another point that stuck out to me in this portion of Psalm 119.

Do you remember the television commercial about a popular motel chain? You got acquainted with this familiar voice that was just comforting to hear. He would describe all of the amenities of this motel chain and then right at the end of the commercial these famous words would come from the speakers of your television. "I'm Tom Boddett and we'll keep the light on for you"

The writer of Psalm 119 says the same thing about God's word.

Verse 130 - "The unfolding of Thy words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple."

Many times people will refrain from reading the bible because they say they never understand what it means. I have to remind them that the Bible is no ordinary book. This is not a read that you can just do and put it down like other novels or non-fiction stories. This is the bible and requires reading but also applying.

You will never understand the will of God in your life until you learn how to understand His word. In reading His word, you must read it in the mindset of "God, what are you wanting to tell me". How can I take this portion of scripture and grow in my life from it?

Just as Tom Boddett says, 'God just turns the light on for you.' The Holy Spirit will always be the one used to flip the light switch so don't keep yourself from God's word because of your lack of understanding. Simply read it and allow the Holy Spirit time to turn on that light and cause His words to become simple.

Prayer: "God, help me understand today what you want to accomplish through me in what I read in your word."