Daily Manna: Efficacy of the Word Mar 09 0 Sunday 09, March 2014 TEXT: PSALM 19:7-14 Key verse: “The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple” (Psalm 19:7). Man in every generation faces the dilemma of choice: the choice between good and bad, true and false. In no other age than ours is this dilemma more pronounced. Christians too are not excluded from this problem of choice. The true pilgrim is also in a dilemma. Reason: Our age is attended with an uncanny, persuasive power of the wicked. Man’s nature is prone to lean towards the more convenient. The social, broad way gospel acquires status and popularity far above the old narrow-way gospel. The pilgrim’s choice is obvious, to lean upon the unchanging word of God which guides him to avoid all known and unknown dangers on his way. A right choice demands a profound thirst and love for God’s word on the believer’s part. Christian journey begins when the sinner’s darkened, unregenerate mind is enlightened by the pure word of God and the perfect law, which converts his soul as our text today depicts. Armed with the sure testimonies (in the Holy Writ), he is now able to wade through the red-sea, cross the Jordan, confront Jericho, defeat Goliath and defy the persecutions from the enemies of the cross. The pilgrim is able to serve the Lord with clean, not slavish fear. The love in his heart is borne out of holy reverence towards the loving God. The word of God to him is righteous and it becomes joy and rejoicing to his heart. In times of despondency and adversity, the righteous derives his joy not from wine or women but from the word of God (Jeremiah 15:16). He stands before the true and righteous mirror of God’s words and sees his true reflection. He is broken and falls on the Lord when the true mirror reveals chaffs in his life. He is strengthened and comforted when the righteous word points him to the path of righteousness. The fear of the Lord is our preservative. When God’s word is hidden in our hearts, our meditations are holy and our mouths speak neither ill nor guile of any man. Make it a sacred duty to drink from the inexhaustible fountains of God’s word daily. THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: God’s word, like salt, preserves from decay.
Posted on: Sun, 09 Mar 2014 11:53:32 +0000
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