Psalm 119:57-64 (NIV)

57 You are my portion, O Lord;

I have promised to obey your words.

58 I have sought your face with all my heart;

be gracious to me according to your promise.

59 I have considered my ways

and have turned my steps to your statutes.

60 I will hasten and not delay

to obey your commands.

61 Though the wicked bind me with ropes,

I will not forget your law.

62 At midnight I rise to give you thanks

for your righteous laws.

63 I am a friend to all who fear you,

to all who follow your precepts.

64 The earth is filled with your love, O Lord;

teach me your decrees.

I.        Introduction: Commitment *

II.      Select: Choose Affiliation (vv.57-58)*

A.      God Personally Chosen*

B.      God Passionately Sought*

III.   Submit: Offer Allegiance (vv.59-60)*

A.      Submitting With conformity*

B.      Submitting Without Hesitation*

IV.    Stand: Defy Animosity (vv.61-62)*

A.      Outer Opposition*

B.      Inner Devotion*

V.      Support: Welcome Association (vv. 63-64)*

A.      Expressing Agreement With God’s Allies*

B.      Expressing Satisfaction With God’s Dominion*

VI.    Conclusion:*