QUICKEN

Psalms 119:25: "...quicken thou me according to thy word."

The word 'quicken', as it is used here, means to live, to revive, to give life, to restore.

This text asks God to give us life, to revive spiritual vigor, and to help us to live according to His Word.

We know what Paul meant when he said: the things that I want to do, I do not; and what I don't want to do, that is what I do. Oh, wretched man that I am." We know that God's Word is right, but we come short in obeying it.

Because that is true, this text so aptly applies to us. "Quicken thou me according to thy word." Give me life, Oh, Lord: energy, ability and strength to do according to your will for me. Revive me with desire and motive to do what you wish.

Many people plan to get saved before they die, but they keep putting it off.

They are in danger of going to hell, because they are not yet saved. If they died now, unsaved, they would certainly go there. Good intentions are not enough! They must be born again in order to be saved. John 3:3-5. NO ONE can go to heaven unless they are born again.

Many people "believe" on Jesus, in the form of knowing that He is God's Son, and that He died on the cross. But they have no relationship with Him; they have not committed to follow Him; they do not serve and obey Him. In short, they do not personally KNOW Him as their own Savior. There is a vast difference in those two points.

If that is the case with you, you would be wise to pray Psalms 119:25. "Quicken thou me, Oh, God, so that I may know that I am saved and so that I can follow Jesus."

The Bible tells us exactly HOW to be saved. Romans 10:9: That if thou (you) shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine (your) heart that God has raised Him from the dead, thou(you) shalt be saved."

This means that if YOU say with your mouth that Jesus IS YOUR Lord, and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you shall be saved. Instantly! Then you need to commit yourself to follow Jesus, by obeying His Word, the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Although true believers are born again, we still need the Lord to quicken us, so that we may be all that He intends for us.

Psalms 119:25 becomes more meaningful to us with specific application.

For instance, Romans 8:37: "Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us."

If that is not a real fact for us, we would be right to pray: "Quicken Thou me according to Romans 8:37." "Let it become 'real'; a fact in my life, everyday!"

Other Scriptures are equally as powerful, but we easily miss their power, vitality and blessing if they aren't 'real' to us.

E.g., we have God Almighty dwelling in us, by His Spirit, but much of the time we seem so unaware of Him! "Quicken... make me aware of it! Revive that fact in my conscience! Let me live always, constantly aware of your Presence, oh Lord."

May I suggest some verses to be quickened to us? I'm sure you can think of others for your own needs.

Acts 16:31. Do you have real assurance that you are saved? "Quicken Thou me..."

Ephesians 5:1-2. Do you daily follow Jesus, and walk in love? "Quicken Thou me.."

1 Thessalonians 5:18. Are you thankful? "Quicken Thou me..."

1 Peter 1:15. Are you holy? "Quicken Thou me..."

1 Corinthians 4:2. Are you faithful to the Lord Jesus? "Quicken Thou me..."

John 15:5. Do you abide in Christ, and produce fruit to God? "Quicken Thou me..."

Mark 11:24. When you pray, do you believe that the answer is yours? "Quicken Thou me..."

John 4:35. Do you have a 'vision' to win lost souls to Christ? "Quicken Thou me..."

Titus 2:11-12. Is God's grace actively teaching you how to live for Him?"Quicken Thou me..."

1 Thessalonians 4:16. Are you ready and looking for Christ to come in the air to receive us to Himself? "Quicken Thou me..."

You can easily see how effective Psalms 119:25 can be in our daily life. May I suggest: make Psalms 119:25 part of your daily prayers. God bless you.

I love you.