God’s Guidance in the Scriptures

“The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes. The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever. The decrees of the Lord are firm, and all of them are righteous.”
Psalm 19:8-9 (NIV)

Psalm 19 reminds you that you never have to look far to find God. 

In the first six verses of this Psalm, you are reminded that God’s glory is on display in the world He created. Everywhere you look you can see His handiwork. You can see the evidence of His existence and the display of His character.

Then, in verse seven, Psalm 19 shifts from God’s world to God’s Word. You look up at the skies and see the power of God. Then you look into the Scriptures and you also see the person of God. You see God’s power in the skies, but you hear God’s voice in the Scripture.

And God’s Word is right. In today’s verse, Psalm 19 verse 8, the word “precepts” in the original language means “to order or direct.” It is like a road map that helps you to find the best and right way to your destination. God’s Word will show you all you need to see to walk the right path in your life.

The Word of God is also called “radiant” in verse 8, because it will shine a light when you are in the dark. His Word will make sure you are on the right path and keep you there.

God does not intend for you to wander around in the darkness of life wondering what you’re supposed to do, where you are supposed to go, and who you are supposed to be. In a dark world, you have the light of God’s truth to guide you, and to help you guide others.

The truth of God’s Word is also always relevant and reliable. It is “firm”, according to verse nine. It never changes. Though places, policy, positions and presidents change, the Word of God tells you what is right. And what is right never changes.

God’s Word is a rock that cannot be broken, a sound that cannot be silenced, a fire that cannot be quenched, and a light that cannot be extinguished. The Word of God not only informs you, it transforms you into the image of Jesus. And you don’t need to look far or hard to find Him. Let the power of His Word give light to your eyes, direction to your life and joy to your heart.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank You that You are Almighty and immediate–above all of my circumstances and presently concerned about all that is in my heart. Lord, search me and know me, my God. Let the light of Your Word illuminate the person of Jesus to me. And Lord, reveal any wicked ways in me, always leading me on Your firm path. I praise You and thank You for it, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.