Psalm 19:7-14 “The LORD’s law is perfect, restoring the soul. The LORD’s covenant is sure, making wise the simple. The LORD’s precepts are right, rejoicing the heart. The LORD’s commandment is pure, enlightening the eyes. The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever. The LORD’s ordinances are true, and righteous altogether. They are more to be desired than gold, yes, than much fine gold, sweeter also than honey and the extract of the honeycomb. Moreover your servant is warned by them. In keeping them there is great reward. Who can discern his errors? Forgive me from hidden errors. Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins. Let them not have dominion over me. Then I will be upright. I will be blameless and innocent of great transgression. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, LORD, my rock, and my redeemer.”

We move from general revelation (that God is revealed in creation), to special revelation (that God reveals Himself through His Word). God’s Word restores our souls. It makes us wise. It is right, true, and pure. It provides enlightenment. We should desire it more than anything else! It shows us how to live and it warns us what to stay away from. Once we know what to stay away from, we should plead with God to help us to stay on the right path and to do and say only right things. Then we will truly exhibit the fear of the Lord, and we will be blessed!

For additional worship: Psalm 19 (The Heavens Declare) [feat. Chris Heesch]