Ask the Lord for something SWEET from His Word. It’s time to taste the Honey from God’s Word today! Psalm 19
David wrote over half of the 150 psalms during his life, he had a real heart for praising God, a true worshipper in Israel.
In a very simple look at Psalm 19, there appear to be three parts to this psalm. The first speaks about the heavens and how they give testimony or bearing witness to God;
1 The heavens declare the glory of God;
the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
2 Day after day they pour forth speech;
night after night they display knowledge.
The concluding verses in this first part end with a description of the sun, like a bridegroom and like a champion crossing the heavens. Both of these similes can also be used for Christ, the ‘Son’.
The middle section of this psalm tells of the unique value and character of God’s Word for His people. Psalm 119 is ‘the psalm’ on the Word but Psalm 19 has this powerful, brief description on God’s Word and all it does for us;
7 The law of the Lord is perfect,
refreshing the soul.
The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy,
making wise the simple.
8 The precepts of the Lord are right,
giving joy to the heart.
The commands of the Lord are radiant,
giving light to the eyes.
9 The fear of the Lord is pure,
enduring forever.
The decrees of the Lord are firm,
and all of them are righteous.
10 They are more precious than gold,
than much pure gold;
THEY ARE SWEETER THAN HONEY,
THAN HONEY FROM THE COMB.
11 By them your servant is warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.
ALL the statements given by David about the Word are true, but it’s interesting that towards the end of his portrait David praised the SWEETNESS OF THE WORD. When was the last time we heard anyone praising the Word for its Sweetness?
Jesus replied, “And you experts in the law, woe to you, because you load people down with burdens they can hardly carry, and you yourselves will not lift one finger to help them. Luke 11:46
Too often God’s Word has been used to burden believers and make their lives even harder, rather than help and encourage them. David knew God through many desperate times and situations but he speaks of the SWEETNESS OF GOD’S WORD. Our Heavenly Father is not the tyrant that religion has often portrayed Him to be, He wants to help His people. David spoke these words under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament, when people were under the Law. Through the sacrifice of Jesus we also know God as a Loving Father.
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When you next sit down to read God’s Word, ask the Spirit to show something of the Sweetness and Kindness of our Heavenly Father to encourage you today. After all;
‘The heavens display the Glory of God’, not the Grimness nor Sternness of our loving Father.
God bless and keep you today.