Psalm 19
Yesterday's post focused on the first four verses of this psalm--how there is so much evidence of a majestic God when we witness the glory of his creation. Verses 4-6 go on to say how the sun is pitched in the sky like a bridegroom riding out from his tent, rising at one end of the heavens and journeying to the other. In a world of uncertainty, it is wonderful to count on the sun rising each day, and rejoice in the warmth and comfort its light and heat bring.

Verses 7-11 speak of the Word of God: it is perfect, it revives the soul. It is trustworthy, it gives wisdom. It is right and gives joy; it is radiant and illuminates. It is pure; it endures forever, and it is sure and righteous. It is sweeter than honey and more precious than gold. It warns those who heed it, and in keeping God's commands there is great reward.

In verses 12-14, the psalmist seeks God's forgiveness and his righteousness. Every day it would be good to echo the words of verse 14: May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. (NIV)

- posted by Suzi @ 7:19 AM