Not just a life preserver!
Affirm your promises to me— promises made to all who fear you. Deflect the harsh words of my critics—b ut what you say is always so good. See how hungry I am for your counsel; preserve my life through your righteous ways! (Psalm 119:38-40 The Message) Reassure me of your promise, made to those who fear you. Help me abandon my shameful ways; for your regulations are good. I long to obey your commandments! Renew my life with your goodness. (Psalm 119:38-40 The New Living Translation) Sometimes we need to see things written a little differently to help us understand the purpose of what is being written. From our passage today, let's look at a few similar words that have some very unique meaning: Affirm and Reassure - Affirm carries the meaning of remaining true to that which has been promised. It is the idea of confirming or ratifying an agreement. David is asking God to give him confirmation that his promises will remain true for all time. Reassure carries the