Psalm 19 The Law of the Lord is Perfect

Creation speaks with a loud voice concerning the glories of our Creator. The heavens, the sky, the day, and the night reveal the knowledge of the Almighty. David writes: "There is no speech, nor are there words, whose voice is not heard." Every human being is struck by the glory of God as he contemplates nature.

Alongside Nature, there is another voice that sings in harmony the glories of our God. It is the voice of Revelation through the Scriptures. David describes the Scriptures as perfect, sure, right, pure, clean, and true. On top of that, he describes the effects that Scripture has upon the person: revives the soul, makes the wise the simple, rejoices the heart, and enlightens the eyes. This list of characteristics and benefits is long enough to entice our souls to run to the Scriptures every day of our lives.

To top it all off, David says: "...by them your servant is warned..." The Scriptures serve the purpose of warning us of our own errors. "Who can discern his errors?" Given my propensity to defend myself from wrongdoing, it is imperative to rely on the Scriptures as the one that pinpoints with grace and love the faults in my life. God promises to clear me of my sins if I only come to him in confession and repentance. God also promises to protect me from being controlled by my sin and sets me free to live for him.

The long term benefit of coming to the Scriptures is: "...in keeping them there is great reward." I look forward to my reward for living my life according to the Scriptures with the help of God through his Spirit. The ultimate effects of feeding on the Scriptures in the here and now is the regulation of my words and my thoughts and motivations: "May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer."

Father, help me value the Scriptures as the voice the proclaims your glories and may I feast in it to reap its benefits in my life. May I never forget your word, or become disinterested. Revive in me a passion for your Word that I may grow in you. Amen.