Lessons from Psalm 19
The Bible is full of life-changing and soul-changing goodness. If we're already a frequent Bible reader, let's keep going. But when we're unsure of where to start reading, many recommend starting with the Gospel of John (or the SoulFood readings below each day's reading in Word For You Today will help us read through the Bible in a year). The point is, once we start reading, that's half the battle tackled.
Why is God's word so important? In Psalm 19, David shares about how God uses his word to help us. Time for a David-inspired Bible FAQ: Feeling down? God's word will revive our soul (Psalm 19:7). It also brings 'joy to the heart' (Psalm 19:8). And why should we follow what God says? We'll benefit from it - his ways of living are 'sweeter than honey' (Psalm 19:10), and there's a 'great reward for those who obey them' (Psalm 19:11).
King David knew that he needed God's help to 'Cleanse me from these hidden faults. Keep your servant from deliberate sins! Don't let them control me. Then I will be free of guilt' (Psalm 19:12-13 NLT). There's power in the words of the Bible, and God uses them to change us for good.
So what now? Read Psalm 19 this week. Soak in its encouragements and truths. Bring your thoughts to God, and ask him to show himself through what you read.
— SCRIPTURE —
'The instructions of the Lord are perfect, reviving the soul.' Psalm 19:7 NLT
— SOULFOOD —
Exo 34:29-35, Mark 9:2-27, 2 Cor 3:7-18
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