Psalm 19

The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard. (vv 1-3)

Everywhere on God's earth, without a single voiced word from nature, His glory can be seen. As we examine this Psalm today, a snowy carpet has settled over the United Kingdom, yet another testimony to the glory of God. Psalm 19 attests to the fact that the Creator can be known by simply waking up and going to sleep. All around us is the beauty that God created, as without fail, day follows night, and night follows day. Creation's consistency should warm the heart of those who believe in God - we know He is because we see His handiwork.

However, as we progress through the psalm, we learn more. Believing in God is believing His word; and in that we have even more comfort and joy. For, as the psalm tells us:

The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. (vv 7-9)

God's word is infallible. He has placed it in such high esteem - we cannot but trust His word. Jesus told us that God's word is truth (John 17:17) and elsewhere, David says:

'...for You have exalted above all else Your name and Your word and You have magnified Your word above all Your name!' (Psalm 138:2 Amplified)

Rather than being wearisome, God’s commandments refresh the soul; in keeping them, we find rest. As we meditate on them, wisdom, guidance and enlightenment will be ours. Time spent in God’s word is time spent with God Himself; and in that we discover the fear of the Lord (the beginning of knowledge). No wonder the psalmist is so excited!

What can we learn from this psalm? The truth about God can be discovered when we seek Him in spirit and truth. God’s commandments, instead of being a yoke around our necks, are by far the most desirable; worth more than anything we could seek; and the key to knowing our heritage as children of God’s kingdom.

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