In
the first six verses of Psalm 19, David tells us that there is a glorious God when
we consider the luminaries in heaven. The Sun, moon, stars and the planetary
system of the universe operating in exact precision, point to the Creator God
who designed them. In theological study, this is referred to as General Revelation.
In the next eight verses, we will be looking at Specific Revelation. To us who
believe in Jehovah, the Redeemer God, David tells us that He has revealed Himself
to us specifically through His Word, referred to here as the Law. And if we go
to them we will know more and more about God and His ways.
Six
titles are given to the Scriptures. It is called the law, testimony, precepts,
commandment, fear and judgement of the Lord. Each of these titles points us to
a different facet of the roles of the Scripture. The Word of God instructs us concerning
what’s right and what’s wrong. Besides proving the reality of God, the Scripture
also lays down principles on how to live a God pleasing life. It also provides
direction so that we can walk the right path in this journey with God. It also
helps us to live in awe and correctly appraise life so as to honor our God.
These
six titles of the Word of God also point us to six different qualities or
characteristics it possesses. It is perfect, sure, right, pure, clean and true.
Each of these terms explains itself. There is absolutely no flaw in the Word of
God. It is given by God as Paul tells us in 2 Timothy 3:16-17 that, “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for
reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.”
In
paying attention to them, the Psalmist tells us that there will be definite
impact upon our life. Firstly, our soul will be restored to God. Secondly, the
simple will be made wise. Thirdly, our hearts will be made glad with rejoicing.
Fourthly, our eyes will be enlightened to have clear perception. Fifthly, our
hearts will be made firm and enduring. And sixthly, we will realize that the
Word of God vindicates its own righteousness.
Verses
10 -14 tell us how valuable the Word of God really is, that even pure fine gold
cannot be compared to it. And although honey is sweet, and the sweetness of the
honeycomb may be sweeter, yet both their sweetness cannot outdo the sweetness
of the Word. One of the wonderful works of the Scripture is that it warns the
people who serves the Word. When one chooses to keep the Word, he will experience
richness of life, a reward for obedience. Most wonderful is that a delight in the
Word generates a deep desire in us to live life acceptable to God, whether in
thoughts, words or deeds. We will desire to be kept from errors, and from secret
as well as presumptuous sins. David certainly knew the effect of unconfessed
sin. He knew how binding and debilitating they are. Like David said, if we
choose to go to God’s liberating Word, we will be set free. Jesus Himself puts
it this way, “…You (we) shall know the Truth and the Truth shall set you (us)
free.” David then close with a prayerful
wish that before Jehovah God, his Rock and Redeemer, that his words and the
unseen thoughts of his heart might be found acceptable in His sight.
How about
us? How much do we desire to interact with the Word of God? We need to know
that God’s perspective of everything is whole and perfect. Our perspective of
things is at best only progressive. Unlike God we will never know the end from
the beginning. Whereas God already knows the end from the very onset. It behooves
us therefore to get to the Word of God daily and regularly. Through them we shall
incrementally become clearer concerning God’s prescription for life. And in
living them we will surely please Him. Let’s choose to be instructed and so be
empowered by His Word to live for Him!
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