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DELIGHT IN THE WORD OF GOD
THURSDAY, MARCH 14
Psalm 119:143-144

Job 23:8-12

 

“…I have esteemed the words
of his mouth more than

my necessary food.”

 

DELIGHT IN THE WORD OF GOD
 
To be falsely accused brings trouble and anguish, especially when we hear the lies from people who are supposed to have known us better. They purposely twist the truth. They demoralise us and put us down so as to stop God’s work. Satan has this scheme to prevent the preaching of God’s Word. Let us hear the response of the psalmist under distress!
 
It is righteous: The words that trouble the psalmist are unrighteous and wicked. He would rather meditate on God’s righteous words. The Word directs him to do the right things which will glorify God. He is also made righteous by the Word which sanctifies him. He is constantly convicted of his sins and transgressions, causing him to confess them before God. The just and faithful God is ever ready to cleanse him and wash away his sins. What a righteous Word and what a right choice to delight in rather than the confusing words of men.
 
It is life: The psalmist delights in the Word, for it is life to him. Not only does it give joy and pleasure to his troubled soul, it is also life to his soul. It is the balm that soothes the heartaches. It is the cure for the wounds caused by the backstabbing of our good old friends. The lies of the enemies are poisonous words that lead to death. The righteous words of God are living, and will give life, forever and ever. Is it not foolish to linger in the falsehoods of man when there is truth in God’s Word that gives understanding and life?
 
Facing anguish in life because of false accusations, the psalmist finds pleasure in the counsels of God’s Word. He finds the Word a joy to his heart and longs to hear the voice of God through the Scriptures.
 
Dear reader, are you down and depressed because of the lies thrown at you? Delight in God’s Word. It is full of wonderful promises that will surely be fulfilled, not temporarily, but eternally. Read God’s Word daily. It is the most satisfying meat for our soul, a portion of food that fits our daily spiritual needs. It nourishes our hungry souls and causes us to grow in grace and the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
 
THOUGHT: Do I delight in reading the Bible?

PRAYER: Father, humble me to receive Thy Word to my heart’s content.

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