Psalm 19:14. “Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.” MEDITATION. The LAW of the Lord is given: heard and heeded, it converts the soul. Obvious changes are made when the darkened soul comes up against that which is perfect and responds in faith. The wholeness, the sufficiency of the law, produces that remarkable change that transforms the soul.
The TESTIMONY of the Lord is heard: instructions are given that make wise the simple because they are reliable and trustworthy in every way and for every reason. They have been tried and proven, and they are sure that His teaching has no failure. The skill for godly living comes from the divine Instructor.
The STATUTES of the Lord are right: the precepts given by Him show the right way to go to find the joy of the Lord. They focus our mind on divine truth that brings true joy and rejoicing to the heart, the whole person. The very “rightness” of His statutes assures us that all others bring only temporary happiness or a counterfeit joy that does not last.
The COMMANDMENT of the Lord is understandable: enlightenment comes when God’s commands are made clear to us with clarity and lucidity. Such commands have no dark side. They are pure in every aspect. There is no excuse for trying to adjust or change them in any way.
The FEAR of the Lord is flawless: this is not a fear based on the harshness of a vengeful dictator but the undefiled, respectful fear of a benevolent father. There is no blemish to the fear of the Lord. It is not because of petty demands but is enduring and clean, produced by a reverential respect for the Lord Himself. It is flawless in itself because He is holy. Therefore, we are to be holy, too, in our fear of Him.
The JUDGMENTS of the Lord are true: they are based on divine standards. None of the changes men make will affect such judgments. They are righteous in their essence and comprehensive in their scope. They are true, for God Himself is true. They produce righteousness in those who submit to their holy demands.
Of such value are these that they are worth far more than gold. The Word of God is changeless and enduring for eternal ages. The pleasure of the Word of God is sweeter to the taste of those who eat it than the taste of honey is to the hungry soul. It satisfies and fills the longing of the heart. Therefore, what I speak and think about is of great value to God and me. It puts all other things in perspective and centers my all on the Lord. To my Lord, my Strength, and my Redeemer, it promotes worship and praise to Him and gives clarity and guidelines to my thoughts and words.
“Thy Word, O God, permanently influences each one who reads it and applies it to oneself. I have been seeking to do this very thing today. It can challenge, enlighten, purify, and give power and joy when I meditate on it and speak of it. As the people of the Lord meet together these days, may such an influence affect us all positively. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”