MAR 15

Psalm 19:7-10
Memorise Psalm 19:10
“Happy is the man that findeth wisdom.”

HOW PRECIOUS IS THE WORD TO YOU?

Have you ever experienced long periods of time when you were not able to read God’s Word? How did you feel about that? Did you even feel anything? Did you yearn for the opportunity once again to read the Bible or were you numb and indifferent to it? Imagine that you were put into prison and allowed only one book to bring with you, which book would you choose? Would it be the Bible? Is the Bible precious to you? If one loves God, one will love God’s Word and if one loves God’s Word, he will find it the most precious thing on earth. Nothing can compare. The Bible brings joy to the heart like nothing else. Nothing soothes the heart better than the Word of God.

The book of Psalms is filled with testimonies for the love and preciousness of God’s Word. The Psalmist in our text today speaks of God’s Word as more to be desired than the best gold. As we know, gold is one of the most precious and desired metals known to man. Throughout the ages, it was highly valued as both a form of currency to be traded, but also a material to be used in jewellery, decoration and other adornments. Although gold can enrich and fulfil one’s needs and wants, yet the psalmist would rather have God’s Word over the finest gold. The psalmist draws another comparison to honey. In those days it would have been one of few sources of sugar. It was also used as a preserving agent, and was known to have medicinal properties. Fresh honey therefore was precious and would certainly have brought delight to the tongue. And yet, the psalmist would give that up in exchange for the Word of God.

What would you give up to have God’s Word? Would you give up sleep? Would you give up your treasured hobbies to free up more time for God? Would you give up watching your favourite TV programs so that you can spend the time to study God’s Word? Would you give up sin? If sin kept you from God’s Word, would you give it up? Is your love for God’s Word so great that you would give up all so that you can have it? If we have truly tasted the blessings of God’s Word in our lives, we should be prepared to forsake all for it. God’s Word should mean everything to us, for it can provide us with great spiritual wealth, and bring great delight to our soul.

Thought: What will you not give up in exchange for God’s Word?
Prayer: Help me to love Your Word above all else.