NOTES for Psa 119:1-39
Those who walk in the Lord's Law and keep His revelations are mentioned together and in parallel; observing the Law and being open to the word that comes from God are almost synonymous here, and those who keep the commandments are called blessed. But is it possible to remain steadfast in walking before Him if we are constantly falling and stumbling? Yes, according to God's word, it is possible.
We seem to be facing a closed circle from which there is no escape: keeping the commandments is possible with the help of God who gave them, while faithfulness to Him presupposes keeping the commandments. Where, then, should we begin? But the chain is broken if the Lord is at the center of our attention, for then we become able to receive from Him both the capacity to be faithful and the possibility of keeping the commandments.
Faithfulness to the Lord and observance of His commandments are not merely a “practical necessity.” To those who follow Him, He gives joy and fills them with strength. He will not allow those who hope in Him to turn aside from His paths. If only we do not turn away from Him.