Praising Scripture - Dec 21

Annual Bible Reading Plan:

ZEP.1-3
ROM.5

2024 31-Day Praising Day 21:

Praise God’s Word (Psalm 19:7-14)
(Memory Verses: 7-11)

7 The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul;
the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple;
8 the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart;
the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes;
9 the fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever;
the rules of the Lord are true, and altogether righteous.
10 More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold;
sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb.
11 Moreover, by them is Your servant warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.
12 Who can discern his errors? Declare me innocent from hidden faults.
13 Keep back Your servant also from presumptuous sins;
let them not have dominion over me!
Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression.
14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be acceptable in Your sight,
O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.

Reflection:
In Psalm 19, David celebrates God’s self-revelation in two ways. Verses 1-6 describe how the heavens, the skies, and the entire universe declare God’s existence and glory. Verses 7-14 shift to focus on God’s Word, His special revelation to us.
David uses six different terms to describe God’s Word: “law,” “testimony,” “precepts,” “commandment,” “fear,” and “rules.” He pairs these with six attributes of God’s Word: “perfect,” “sure,” “right,” “pure,” “clean,” and “true.” Furthermore, he highlights six transformative effects of God’s Word: “reviving the soul,” “making wise the simple,” “rejoicing the heart,” “enlightening the eyes,” “enduring forever,” and being “altogether righteous.”
This extraordinary Word is indeed more desirable than much fine gold and sweeter than honey from the comb. It is life-giving, a guide for our path, and a warning to God’s people. Those who keep His commandments receive “great reward.”
Through this psalm, may we recognize the richness and preciousness of God’s Word. Let us give thanks and praise to Him for the privilege of receiving such a treasure! May we cherish His Word, allowing it to revive our souls and guide us in His ways.