Evening Meditation 2-20-17

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I have not kept the good news of your justice hidden in my heart;
    I have talked about your faithfulness and saving power.
I have told everyone in the great assembly
    of your unfailing love and faithfulness. Psalm 40:10

Usually when we think of the “Goodn News” we are thinking of God’s grace. How is the justice of God good news?

Morning Direction From Scripture 2-20-17

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You take no delight in sacrifices or offerings.
    Now that you have made me listen, I finally understand[a]
    you don’t require burnt offerings or sin offerings.
Then I said, “Look, I have come.
    As is written about me in the Scriptures:
I take joy in doing your will, my God,
    for your instructions are written on my heart.” PSalm 40:6-8

What are some practical methods of getting the instructions of God written onto your heart?

Evening Meditation 2-19-17

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You take no delight in sacrifices or offerings.
    Now that you have made me listen, I finally understand[a]
    you don’t require burnt offerings or sin offerings.
Then I said, “Look, I have come.
    As is written about me in the Scriptures:
I take joy in doing your will, my God,
    for your instructions are written on my heart.” Psalm 40:6-8

What does it mean to have God’s instructions written on your heart?

Mid Afternoon Meditation 2-19-17

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You take no delight in sacrifices or offerings.
    Now that you have made me listen, I finally understand[a]
    you don’t require burnt offerings or sin offerings.
Then I said, “Look, I have come.
    As is written about me in the Scriptures:
I take joy in doing your will, my God,
    for your instructions are written on my heart.” Psalm 40:7,8

If verses 7 and 8 refer to Jesus and His crucifixion how was He supposed to take joy in that?