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We are continuing our series of reflections on the Psalms. Each day we will upload a new reflection to the website. We hope and pray that you will find them helpful and that they bring hope during this season. Click on these buttons to read the text of the psalm or listen to a recording of it. You can also listen to the reflection using the audio player below. Read Psalm 119:97-128  Listen to Psalm 119:97-128 Psalm 119 is a celebration of God’s covenantal gift of the Law to his people. As we continue our journey through this psalm, we will reflect on precepts and promises. Click here to find the first reflection on Psalm 119. Precepts (Charges) piqqudim 20 mentions These are what God has appointed to be done. The word only appears once in Psalms 19, 103 and 111. All the other occurrences in the Bible are in Psalm 119. Verse 104 – "I gain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every wrong path." The psalmist says that by studying Torah we can gain understanding. We will get wisdom to discern between right and wrong. But we will also get understanding of the one who gave the Torah. Meditating on God's precepts helps us to know God more, to contemplate his ways (verse 15), to meditate on his wonderful deeds (verse 27). If we think we lack wisdom, then we can ask God to give it to us and he will give "generously to all without finding fault" (James 1:5). Promises (Sayings/Words) ’imrah 20 mentions These are the promises that God has spoken. God keeps his promises (Numbers 23:19). We see this through the whole story of God's people in the Bible. God is faithful to his people. He spoke to them through his prophets and what he promised came to pass. If God has kept his promises in the past, then we can be assured that he will keep his promises to us in the future, no matter what circumstances we may find ourselves in. Verse 11 – I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Verse 133 – Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me. God has promised to be with us, through the good times and the bad times (Romans 8:28; Philippians 2:13). When we find life hard, know that God is with us. One day, Jesus will return and restore all things. Has God promised you something that has not yet taken place? Father God, you long for us not just to know about you but to know you. Give us your wisdom to know your ways. Thank you that you walk our journey with us, and when we need it you carry us. Thank you that you keep your promises. Come Lord Jesus, according to your word.