“May those who fear you turn to me,
those who understand your statutes.” (Ps. 119:79)

I have been working my way through Psalm 119 over the past few weeks and these verses challenge me. My hunger for the Word has always been strong. It ebbs and flows, but over the years I have always had an abiding hunger for the Word of God.

The challenge from this verse is tough. Could I gather around me a group of people truly hungry for the living Word of God? Here is why I am challenged: I question if I am the type of person who would be worthy of such a group. To be around those who truly fear the Lord and who truly love his Word would be amazing… but would I be worthy of such incredible people?

I mean, I think I love God. I think I love his Word and love being in his Word. But what would happen if I joined up with a group of people truly going after God in this way? Maybe I only think I’m going after God! It’s an intimidating question for me this morning.

I want to be in a “company of the committed.”