Psalm 119:60
Vs. 60 — I made haste, and did not delay To keep Your commandments.
Charles Spurgeon:
Whatever may be the slips and wanderings of an honest heart, there remains enough of true life in it to produce ardent piety when once it is quickened by the visitations of God. The Psalmist entreated for mercy, and when he received it he became eager and vehement in the Lord’s ways. He had always loved them, and hence when he was enriched with grace he displayed great vivacity and delight in them. He made double speed; for positively he “made haste,” and negatively he refused to yield to any motive which suggested proerastination,—he “delayed not.” (Spurgeon, C. H. (2009). The treasury of David: Psalms 111-119 (Vol. 5, pp. 255–256). Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software. )
Henry Melvill:
We often hear the saying, “Second thoughts are best.” This does not hold in the religious life. In the context the Psalmist says, “I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies,” that is, I did not wait to think again. In religion it may be a deadly habit to take time to reflect. Make haste!
Prayer:
O’ Father, how I want this verse to describe my heart and actions. I want to be like Joseph who ran from the presence of sin. When I find myself in the midst of compromise, I need to run with haste. Too often I pause and entertain thoughts and attitudes that are worldly and foreign to love and truth. Quicken me, Holy Spirit, to Thy word. Cause my soul to arise. Open my eyes to the Captain of my Salvation. Turn my thoughts to the Savior, the One who nailed the certificate of debt that was against me to the cross and disarmed principalities and powers making a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them in it. Remind me of the liberty that was wrought by the Savior’s blood. Yes, then I will run and not delay to Him, my Captain–Jesus Christ!