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Day 13 Psalm 119: 89–96 God’s Word Stands Firm Forever

Have you ever marveled at a sunrise or a sunset, simply taking in the beautiful horizon? The psalmist in Psalm 119:89–96 stands in the same kind of awe, not of the sky, but of the unchanging Word of God. He writes, “Your eternal word, O Lord, stands firm in heaven. Your faithfulness extends to every generation, as enduring as the earth you created.”

What the sun is to the sky, God’s Word is to our souls, steady, unfailing, and eternal. Flowers fade, grass withers, but the Word of the Lord remains forever. It is not fragile. It is not temporary. It is immovable, immutable, unchanging, and eternal. (Isaiah 40:8)

That’s where the Hebrew letter “Lamedh” adds depth. “Lamedh” pictures a shepherd’s staff or cattle goad, something used to guide, prod, and keep steady. It carries the idea of being established and positioned with stability. In the same manner that a shepherd guides stray sheep, scriptural principles can provide stability and direction during periods of uncertainty.

So when our emotions shift, when seasons change, when the world feels shaky, His Word stands as a staff in our hands, a truth-filled stable foundation to lean on, a prod to keep us moving forward, a promise that will not collapse under the weight of time.

The psalmist’s words remind us that while the world around us bends and shifts, God’s Word remains unmoved, anchored, alive, and enduring. We can rest secure, knowing that long after our days are done, His Word will still speak, still steady, still carry His faithfulness forward. The earth He established stands firm, and so does every word He has spoken.

That means the same faithfulness that sustained Abraham, Moses, Ruth, David, and Mary is the same faithfulness upholding you today. His Word is your inheritance; it’s timeless, unchanging, eternal. When we cling to it, we’re not just holding onto words on a page, but to the eternal voice of the Living God who has promised, “Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away” (Matthew 24:35).

So when everything around you feels temporary or fragile, remember: God’s Word is not. It is your fixed point, your forever foundation.

Question: Which truth from God’s Word feels like that steady staff for you right now?

Prayer: Lord, may Your eternal Word be my firm foundation and steady guide today. In Jesus’ name, Amen.