God's Gifts #23

The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever. The ordinances of the LORD are sure and altogether righteous. They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb. By them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward. Who can discern his errors? Forgive my hidden faults. Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then will I be blameless, innocent of great transgression. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.

Psalms 19:7-14 www.solascriptura.com

Father, the first five verses of this Psalm are presented as "facts" and they are indeed. They are "sweeter than honeycomb". To taste of the truth is to have it envelop our hearts and minds. Draw us to Your word that we might learn of You, first hand.

You tell us that by these facts we are warned but in keeping them is great reward. We know our errors, there are no secrets with You. Forgive us for our sins and make us blameless, not because of our merit but by the cleansing of our souls via our faith in the risen Christ.

Help us today to say things and to think things which demonstrate our love for You. You are the Rock that anchors our soul and You are the Redeemer of all those that love and obey You. Bless us this day, we pray, in Jesus' name, amen.

Bruce Caldwell