DRAWING NEAR
October 17
A Psalm of Sufficiency
"The law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the soul; the
testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. The
precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the
commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. The fear
of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; the judgments of the
Lord are true; they are righteous altogether.
"They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold;
sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb.
Moreover, by them Thy servant is warned; in keeping them there
is great reward.
"Who can discern his errors? Acquit me of hidden faults. Also
keep back Thy servant from presumptuous sins; let them not rule
over me; then I shall be blameless, and I shall be acquitted of
great transgression.
"Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be
acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my rock and my Redeemer" (Ps.
19:7-14).
God's Word addresses the soul's every need.
King David was a man of stark contrasts. He knew the humility of
shepherding a flock and the prestige of reigning over a nation. He
experienced glorious triumphs and bitter defeats. He sought after
God, yet also suffered immense guilt and pain from immorality and
murder. That led to even his own son's seeking to take his life. Some
of his psalms reflect great hope and others, despair. But through it
all he continued to look to God, being assured of God's sovereignty
and the sufficiency of His divine resources.
In Psalm 19 David penned the most monumental statement ever made on
the sufficiency of Scripture. As we study it in the days ahead, keep
in mind that every need of your soul or inmost being is ultimately
spiritual, and God has supplied sufficient resources to meet those
needs completely. That was David's confidence. May it be yours as
well.
Suggestions for Prayer:
Throughout our study of Psalm 19, ask God to give you fresh insights
that will enable you appreciate and rest more fully in His gracious
provisions.
For Further Study:
Reread Psalm 19:1-14.
What terms did David use for God's Word? What benefits does the
Word bring to believers? Are you enjoying those benefits?
Drawing Near, Copyright 1993 John F. MacArthur, Jr.
All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Psalm 19:1-14
19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows
His handiwork.
2 Day unto day utters speech, And night unto night reveals
knowledge.
3 There is no speech nor language Where their voice is not heard.
4 Their line has gone out through all the earth, And their words to
the end of the world. In them He has set a tabernacle for the sun,
5 Which is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, And rejoices
like a strong man to run its race.
6 Its rising is from one end of heaven, And its circuit to the other
end; And there is nothing hidden from its heat.
7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul; The testimony
of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple;
8 The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; The
commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes;
9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of
the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
10 More to be desired are they than gold, Yea, than much fine gold;
Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
11 Moreover by them Your servant is warned, And in keeping them
there is great reward.
12 Who can understand his errors? Cleanse me from secret faults.
13 Keep back Your servant also from presumptuous sins; Let them not
have dominion over me. Then I shall be blameless, And I shall be
innocent of great transgression.
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.
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