Psalm 19 Devotional

Psalm 19
Key Verses: 1, 7, and 14 “(1) The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork…(7) The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul; The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple…(14) Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my strength and my Redeemer.”

Spurgeon Insight: “Every moment God’s existence, power, wisdom, and goodness are being sounded abroad by the heavenly heralds which shine upon us from above…The practical effect of the Word of God is to turn people to themselves, to their God, and to holiness…Blessed Redeemer, give us now to meditate acceptably upon thy most sweet love and tenderness.”[1]

Creation is telling the world about the awesomeness of God. When we look at the universe and stand in awe it’s message to us is that we should be in even more awe of the One who created the universe. He must be even more beautiful and powerful than the universe or any force of nature if He is it’s Creator! The God of the Bible, Jesus, is the Creator. How awesome must He be!

God’s written Word is as amazing as the created universe. In a world of lies, changing opinions, and uncertainty, God’s Word is sure. It is unchanging, unalterable, perfect, and trustworthy. It has the ability to work within a person to change them from the inside out in cooperation with the work of the Spirit of God.

If the God of creation and the Bible truly are the same God, and they are, I have only one logical way to respond to Him. I am accountable to this awesome God! I want to make sure that I am in good standing with Him. My prayer must be the Psalmists: “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight.”

LORD, I pray that you would guide me in my speech that will bring You honor. I pray that you would fill my heart with imaginations that glorify You. I thank you that you are my Redeemer, and that You have redeemed me from the power sin had over my mouth and heart before Jesus came into my life and forgave me. This is my hope based on Your word. I praise You that Your word is “sure.”
[1] Spurgeon. Charles. The Crossway Classic Commentaries: Psalms Pages 65, 68, and 71.