September 25
Joy and the
Word of God
Psalm 119:162
I rejoice at Your word like one who finds great spoil.
Daily Steps
This final entry on The Fruit of Joy (Day 268) provides the new believer with a practical way to cultivate and maintain spiritual delight. It demonstrates that the key to unlocking true happiness is a vibrant, engaged relationship with the Scriptures, the Word of God: I rejoice at Your word like one who finds great spoil.
The peace in this principle is found in spiritual discovery:
The Object of Delight: The focus of the Psalmist's joy is specifically the Word of God (The Unfailing Assurance, Day 222). This spiritual delight comes not from reading the words alone, but from recognizing the divine truth, wisdom (Day 231), and promises contained within the Scriptures.
The Analogy of Spoil: The joy is compared to that of one who finds great spoil. Spoil refers to the treasure or rich bounty captured after a spiritual victory (The Final Triumph, Day 227). This analogy signifies an immediate, overwhelming, and measurable delight that changes one's life circumstances instantly. The Word of God is our greatest spiritual treasure.
The Result is Certainty: When we approach the Bible with this expectation of great spoil, our reading moves from duty to desire (Day 249). This committed relationship with Scripture deepens our faith (Day 254), clarifies the path of life (Day 263), and secures an unshakeable inner peace because we know we are operating on the truth of God's revealed will.
Your peace is secured by spiritual discovery. Embrace the truth today that your Bible is full of great spoil. Cultivate the fruit of joy by rejoicing at Your word and allowing the Scriptures to be your ultimate source of treasure, wisdom, and lasting delight.
Reflective Question
When you open your Bible, do you approach it like one who is looking for great spoil, or do you approach it out of mere religious duty? What is one way you can change your reading habit today to focus on discovering the treasure God has for you in His Word?
Prayer
Heavenly Father, I confess my tendency to neglect Your Word. I thank You that the Scriptures are filled with great spoil and divine truth. I pray for a renewed spiritual hunger that causes me to rejoice at Your word. Secure my peace today, as I commit to treating Your Word as my greatest treasure and the continuous source of my joy and spiritual discovery. Amen.
