Sometimes less is more...

Psalm 117 is the shortest chapter in the Bible--only 2 verses. The other surrounding chapters have quite a few verses...Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible with 176 verses. Made me wonder...why was it done that way? For 117 to have only 2 verses, what is it REALLY SAYING to us? It has to be more profound than we first realize...
First, the entire Bible is profound...period. But, as humans, we read it and yes, we technically understand it, but are we TRULY comprehending what the Bible is telling us?? Psalm 117 says: {Praise the Lord, all you nations. Praise Him, all you people of the earth. For He loves us with unfailing love; the Lord's faithfulness endures forever. Praise the Lord!}.

Hmmmm....ok. We know that already...we hear it all the time...we read it throughout the Bible...so why was it given a chapter to itself for just those 2 verses??

Well, because we are so familiar with it, we may overlook the true message...the deeper meaning and answer to our needs. These 2 verses are indeed profound. These 2 verses are a chapter unto themselves because, in my opinion, they are the overall, encompassing answer to every situation, circumstance and need in our lives. As Jesus is my Lord and Savior, it is unfortunate that I forget--as I live in this world, that I am not a part of this world or bound by the things of this world. I have to keep my focus on Jesus...not the world....

"Psalm 117 reminds me of an old saying...For example, 'There are 2 rules to know and never forget--Rule #1: Jesus is the answer to ev'thing. Rule #2: Always refer back to Rule #1. No matter what we go through, no matter what occurs, NO MATTER WHAT IT IS--kids, family, school, finances, emotions, health, work...NO MATTER WHAT IT IS...PRAISE THE LORD AND KNOW THAT HIS LOVE AND FAITHFULNESS ENDURES FOREVER. If we just remember this, then we, as His children, will walk in the promise that we are victorious and more than conquerors in Christ Jesus. Simply put, all this means that we have the complete and absolute answer to ev'thing and all things...it's just a matter of implementing it in our daily lives and exercising our faith. Jesus was, is and will be...He is the Truth, the Way and the Life; the Beginning and the End, the Alpha and Omega. PRAISE HIM and be encouraged that God IS FAITHFUL and that He is always there FOR YOU. Reach out to Him today! Be blessed..."