I Rise Before Dawn – Psalm 119:145-152

I like how, on search functions, they often include questions.  For example, “What does 24/7 support really mean?” and the answer searched is, “In an IT context, 24/7 support means a support service that is provided 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. This may include an array of IT services – like server monitoring, call center support, database support and so on. This support generally includes support for those services that require running without disruption and downtime.”  Of course, it means something similar with regard to divine support.

Qoph

With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O LORD!  I will keep your statutes.  I call to you; save me, that I may observe your testimonies.  I rise before dawn and cry for help; I hope in your words.  My eyes are awake before the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promise.  Hear my voice according to your steadfast love; O LORD, according to your justice give me life.  They draw near who persecute me with evil purpose; they are far from your law.  But you are near, O LORD, and all your commandments are true.  Long have I known from your testimonies that you have founded them forever.  (Psalm 119:145-152 ESV)

The purpose of life is to know Yahweh and we know Him through His word, His statutes, His testimonies.  He is the one who is nearer to us than a brother and that all through the day and night.  He is our protector and provider of justice.  He is the eternal truth who loves me.