God’s “Instructions”
Psalms 119:105(NKJV) Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to
my path.
When you are about to make a trip where you have never
been before, you get instructions from a map to guide and direct you on your
journey. If you don’t get instruction from a map to guide you, you could get
lost and waste lots of time and gas. The same is true with our spiritual life.
We need spiritual directions and instructions as we journey through this world
seeking our heavenly home.
I. Let God’s word instruct you. (Psalms 119:105) (NKJV) Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to
my path.
When you buy an article that needs to be put together,
you always get the instructions out and read them first because the one who
made the article knows best how to assemble it.
The same is true with spiritual things. God made us and
knows what the best way to navigate through this world on our way to Heaven.
II. God’s instructions are perfect (Psalm 19:7-11)
Psalms 18:30 (NKJV) As for God, His way is perfect; The
word of the Lord is proven;
He is a shield to all who trust in Him.
Psalms 19:7 (NKJV) The law of the Lord is perfect,
converting the soul; The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple;
The perfect instructions of God’s word can change people.
It converts (transforms) the soul form sinner to saint. From worry, doubt and fear to power, love,
And a sound mind. (2 Tim. 1:7). The instructions of God can be trusted to make
one wise. Remember Eve’s sin!
God has revealed His instructions and His “ways” so that
people may know them, and base their lives on them.
(V:8) Psalms 19:8 (NKJV) The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; The
commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes;
God’s instructions
give joy to the heart and they enlighten (educates) one’s spiritual eyes, that
is, improves his life and guides him in the ways of God. The statutes,
precepts, commands, and ordinances are all specific instructions within the
word. Joy and guidance fill the soul of one who meditates on and follows God’s
commands.
(V:9) Psalms 19:9 (NKJV) The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; The
judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
Judgments is here a synonym for the Law or God’s word,
for its purpose was to put fear into human hearts. Fear of God means we respect
and reverence Him. The instructions of God are pure.... sure, and righteous. It
was designed to cause believers to obey God and lead righteous lives. Psalms
111:10 (NKJV) The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good
understanding have all those who do His commandments. His praise endures
forever. Proverbs 8:13 (NKJV) The fear of the Lord is to hate evil; Pride and
arrogance and the evil way and the perverse mouth I hate.
(VS:10-11) Psalms 19:10-11 (NKJV)
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. David next disclosed his personal reaction to God’s perfect instructions (Word). He found the instructions of God desirable and enjoyable. In extolling their value to him, he compared them to gold and honey—they are more precious than gold, the most valuable commodity in the ancient Near East, and sweeter than honey, the sweetest substance known in the ancient Near East. The instructions of God’s word were not a burden to believers who were trying to please God with their lives. For David, keeping God’s instructions for life, which warned him of the dangers of folly and sin, brought reward.
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. David next disclosed his personal reaction to God’s perfect instructions (Word). He found the instructions of God desirable and enjoyable. In extolling their value to him, he compared them to gold and honey—they are more precious than gold, the most valuable commodity in the ancient Near East, and sweeter than honey, the sweetest substance known in the ancient Near East. The instructions of God’s word were not a burden to believers who were trying to please God with their lives. For David, keeping God’s instructions for life, which warned him of the dangers of folly and sin, brought reward.
Invitation: How long
has it been since you read God’s word? You
are missing out on the blessings of God for your life if you are not reading
His word daily. That’s where we get wisdom for living the right way which
brings the blessings of the Father to you. If you have never had your sins
forgiven, now is the time to confess your sins to Jesus Christ and ask Him to
forgive you and save you from Hell. John 6:37 (NKJV) All that the Father gives
Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out. Jesus
promises here He will by no means refuse you! Come to Him now! You may never get another chance to have your sins forgiven. We are not sure we will have another day!
