Smarter than the teacher - Psalm 119

I love this chapter. Yes, it is long but it is so full of the great truths of life and answers to deep, deep problems. Find a problem and God answers it in this chapter focusing on His Word. The power of God's Word is packaged in this chapter. The question is not, "Why is it so long?" The question is, "Why is it so short?" When we start to read it we must come to the realization that God's Word; Statues; Testimony; Judgments; or Commandments (all synopsis for the Word of God) is powerful. It is so powerful that those who know it and are confident in it, "will speak of it before Kings" (119:46), without any shame. God's Word is that powerful. In 119:98, 99, and 100, we read that God's Word is so powerful we are actually wiser than our enemies; smarter than our teachers; and, understand more than old men. We can be so confient from the wisdom and understanding we derive from God's Word we are able to stand before others, of any stature, and claim superiority. In our society there is a misunderstanding that power goes to those who have more money, more information, more satisfying jobs, or, even more toys. But, in these three verses that superior power is given to those who possess and understand, devotion and grasp of His Word. God's Word is powerful. In my life it is liberating. When it comes to giving me an advantage and superiority over others: Priceless.