“Great peace have those who love Your law, and nothing causes them to stumble” (Ps. 119:165 NKJ).
In the path of every forward-marching believer, there are booby traps, land mines, and obstacles. Satan’s strategy is to keep us from reaching our appointed destination.
In this verse, the psalmist assures us that by loving God’s “law” we can get past all the hurdles, barriers, and stumbling blocks placed in our path. The filling of our hearts with the Word of God is the only sure way we have of overcoming the enemy’s ambushes.
This great peace promised those who love and trust the Lord is so profound that with it in our hearts we can be assured of passing safely through all the danger zones that lie between us and our ultimate destination.
Nothing causes them to stumble. The psalmist also assures us that those who know and keep the commandments of the Lord will never stumble, falter, or fall by the wayside. Rooted and grounded in the will, the Word, and the love of God, they shall overcome.
Jesus said, “blessed is he who is not offended because of Me” (Luke 7:23 NKJ). If we are not ashamed of our Lord, if we are determined to trust and serve Him without doubting or complaining – even when we don’t understand His dealings with us – then we can come through to victory regardless of circumstances.
Armed with this verse, you and I can daily overcome the sensual world, the carnal flesh, and the malignant devil. “Great peace without stumbling.” What a word of assurance in a world full of tension, stress, and failure. Come what may, you and I can walk in confidence and great peace – 24 hours a day!
Excerpt permission granted by Harrison House Publishers
Dick Mills was ordained at The International Church of the Foursquare Gospel in 1949. He and his wife Betty traveled as evangelists all over the United States, Canada, Mexico, Latin America, Europe, and Australia. Dick and Betty are now home in heaven.
In 1966 Dick and Betty became a part of the then-emerging Charismatic Renewal. Passing through all denominational barriers, Dick has had the opportunity to speak in thousands of churches of varied backgrounds all over the world.
He ministered within several Christian organizations, including the Full Gospel Business Men, Women's Aglow, Inter-church Renewal Catholic Pentecostals, mainline Charismatic groups, CBN and TBN television networks, and many other independent Christian TV stations.
Dick appeared on numerous radio talk shows, written several magazine articles, and spoke at many Bible conferences and universities. He served as an adjunct professor at six Schools of the Bible and Seminaries.
In addition, Dick authored and co-authored several books and tapes. Dick's ministry was characterized by the unique gifts God has blessed him with. His services informed, enlightened, and motivated people to a higher level of commitment to God.