The Settled Word

Psalms 119:89 "Forever, O Lord, Your Word is settled in heaven" (NKJV)

This particular verse just jumped off the page at me as I was reading my Bible this morning. There is a lot going on in this passage (verses 49-96) but what I see most is that no matter what is happening on the outside- trials, afflictions, other people making bad choices that affect me- those things cannot change God or His Word.

God's Word is settled. Literally, His Word is stationed, appointed, set in place. God's Word is not formed or shaped or eroded by circumstances- it is already established and founded. What confidence this gives me knowing that I can trust God's Word. God's Word is enduring and believable. It has stood and continues to stand the test of time.

Regardless of what we face each day: financial difficulties, parenting woes, health problems, soul anguish- we can be secure that our environment and circumstances do not dictate God's willingness to respond to our need. He has already declared His promises for our lives, His guarantee of power and authority, His everlasting love, and ultimate victory over our destiny.

Knowing this helps make my choice easy today. I choose to trust God's Word. I press in and move forward. His Word is sure and upon Him I can depend!

Further encouragement:
Isaiah 40:8- "The grass withers, the flower fades, But the Word of our God stands forever."
Isaiah 55:11- "So shall My Word be that goes forth from My mouth; it shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it"
Luke 11:28- "But He said, 'More than that, blessed are those who hear the Word of God and keep it.'"
Mark 13:31- "Heaven and earth will pass away, but My Words will by no means pass away."