Bible Discussion Thread

My thought on this verse went to John 6:68, where Jesus turns on to His disciples and ask them, will you also leave me, to which Peter replys, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternal life. David knew this. It was his past experiences that that formed his resolve. It is the hard times that form us, not a bumpless ride through life. Trials are in fact a blessing as they have several benefits. They draw us closer to the Lord and each other in the fellowship. They produce holy living at times and as we see here they increase our love and dependence on God's word. David finishes the verse, for with them thou hast quickened me. Perhaps this the most important part of the verse. Spiritual life comes only through God's word.