Psalm 119: The word of God for comfort & strength.

Introduction

The psalmist begins this passage with the Hebrew letter Zayin.

The word of God brings comfort (Psalm 119:49-50).

• The psalmist recognizes that God could never forget his word and always keep his promises. He prays to God to remember His word to him so that he may find comfort amid struggles and challenges. He hopes in the word of God that he may find life and comfort amid his afflictions. 
• The psalmist declares that the word of God is his comfort in his afflictions and troubles. And he also remembers that the word of God gives him life.