The Word At Work In You Post 11

Over the past few weeks I have been memorizing Psalm 19:7-14. These verses are so full and rich that they can't help but ooze their transforming work into any willing heart.

So, for this WAW Team posting I am going to simply use some color to highlight patterns I have observed as I reveiw them each day..  I've also included a few thoughts from the Expositor's Commentary on some of the words but  have tried to limit the commentary comments this time and just let these inspired words speak for themselves.

These are verses 7-11 from Psalm 19~

 The instructions of the LORD are perfect,
reviving the soul
(Reviving - restores, gives healing to the whole person, assures forgiveness, cleanses and gives life to the godly. It unleashes the promises of God by his gracious redemptive acts) 
The decrees of the LORD are trustworthy,
  making wise the simple.
(trustworthy -true in principle and verifiable in the situations of life)
The commandments of the LORD are right,
bringing joy to the heart.
(right- straightforward and just),
The commands of the LORD are clear,
giving insight for living.
(In the same way the sun lights the earth, the Word lights & gives clarity to our path)
Reverence for the LORD is pure,
lasting forever.
The laws of the LORD are true;
each one is fair.

(Every time I get to this point in these verses, this verse comes to mind..."Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things. Philippians 4:8 (NIV) )
 But back to the verse at hand....

They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold.

They are sweeter than honey, even honey dripping from the comb.

(The Word of God, in its revelatory qualities and its transforming effects in the godly, is of greater value than the most valuable objects of man's striving: money (gold) or fine food (honey from the comb) Expositor's Bible Commentary)

They are a warning to your servant,
(forewarning the one willing to do God's bidding of possible pitfalls)

 a great reward for those who obey them.
 (a great reward because the Word guides one on to the rewards of godliness: life, God-given joy, wisdom, and contentment)

So the Word of God, His instruction, decrees, commandments, commands and laws are:

perfect
trustworthy
right
clear
pure
true
more desirable than gold
and sweeter than honey.  
A warning to servants
and a great reward indeed.  

They

revive the soul
make wise the simple
bring joy to the heart
give insight for living
are eternal
and each one is fair

Anybody else out there want a little more of that in your life?


How has the Word been at work in you? Share a verse and something the Lord is speaking to you through it.  Doesn't have to be fancy....just something short and simple.

(Comments in green  from the Expositor's Bible Commentary)

Next session of our summertime series is June 19th. Join us!

Are you dressed to kill or dressed to live?


Come and discover what our true Master Desginer describes as a well-dressed disciple!


Tuesday night, June 19th
The Blue Room at BCC
6:30 - 8:00pm
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Led by Tracey McMahan