Focus Verse (Psalm 119:1):
Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.
—-Psalm 119:1 (KJV)
Context:
ALEPH (Psalm 119:1-8)
Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.
Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.
They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways.
Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently.
O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!
Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.
I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments.
I will keep thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly.
Notes (Psalm 119:1)
Who:
“Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.”
Here we have those who are undefiled in the way and walk in the law of the Lord.
However, scripture concluded that all are under sin:
“But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.”
—-Galatians 3:22 (KJV)
Jesus Christ is our only hope.
Essentially, the undefiled is anyone who trust Jesus as their Savior who suffered, bled and died for our sins, and rose again on the third day. Jesus was made to be righteousness for the believer making them undefiled.
“For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.”
—-2 Corinthians 5:21 (KJV)
The Old Testament contained an animal sacrificial system that pointed to Christ that would fulfill Old Testament law. Those obedient to God in the Old Testament participated in the sacrificial system. I believe Psalm 119:1 is relevant in the Old and New Testaments.
Jesus said:
“Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.”
—-Matthew 5:17(KJV)
What:
“Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.”
Those who are undefiled and walk in the law of the Lord are called blessed. There is joy in serving and being a child of God.
I believe practical wisdom is evident here. In one of the most extreme examples, people who commits murder goes to jail which is a lower quality of life than for someone who refrains from such actions.
Where:
“Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.”
The phrases “in the way” and “walk” seems to indicate walking along a path. We are to present ourselves in a way that is honorable to the Lord everywhere we go.
Why:
“Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.”
The individual is blessed because they are “undefiled in the way” and they “walk in the law of the Lord” which pointed to Christ. Our belief and walk with Jesus brings the believer joy and glory to him. He brings us fulfillment in life and gives us blessed hope for things eternal. Our treasure is with Christ in Heaven.
When:
“Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.”
I believe that the Lord should be always be at the center of our thoughts, prayers and actions. We as believers have a bright future living in eternity with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Takeaway (Psalm 119:1)
“Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.”
—-Psalm 119:1 (KJV)
1.) Christ is Central - Christ is the reason that we the believer is undefiled. When an individual accepts Christ as their Lord and Savior, he is in dwelt by the Holy Spirit. Jesus, via the Holy Spirit, walks with us, transforms us and makes us more like him. Eventually, we will have a new sinless body in the new Heaven and the new Earth.
John 14:6 (KJV) states “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”
Additionally, 1 Corinthians 1:30 (KJV) states “But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:”.
2.) Fruits of the Spirit - When the Holy Spirit interacts with Old Testament writers, I believe they become aware of and transformed by God on some level even though it is Pre Pentecost.
The fruits of the Spirit are as follows according to Galatians 5:22-23 (KJV): “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.”
Psalm 119:1 (KJV) states “Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.“
In Psalm 119:1 (KJV) you have three fruits presented, “Blessed” or “joy”, “undefiled” or “goodness” and “walk” or “faith”.
3.) Practicality - I believe that there is also a practical overtone here. I believe people who have a relationship with Christ will have a practical guide in going through life and avoid dishonorable suffering. For example if you don’t commit murder, you won’t go to prison. Of course, followers of Christ suffers persecution and trials but he offers the strength for longsuffering.
Prayer
Dear Lord thank you for dying on the Cross for our sins so that we may be undefiled in your sight. Help us to lead a life that honors you both in private and public. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
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