By Adeshola Abraham
The psalmist highlights two important things Bible reading does for us: (1) It shows us our spiritual condition. In Bible times there were no tarred roads, so when guests entered a house, they paused to wash the sand, dirt and grime from their feet. That's what Bible reading does. David said, 'How can a young man [and an older one] cleanse his way? By taking heed according to your word' (Psalm 119:9 NKJV). (2) It shows us the direction we need to go. Your word is...a light to my path' (Psalm 119:105 NKJV). When you're faced with an important decision and you don't know which way to go, God will guide you through his Word. David, who loved God's Word and meditated on it constantly, prayed, 'Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; your Spirit is good. Lead me in the land of uprightness' (Psalm 143:10 NKJV).
Many of the mistakes we make could be prevented if we stopped long enough to seek God's guidance. He knows what lies ahead; we don't. So 'commit your way to the Lord, trust also in him, and he shall bring it to pass' (Psalm 37:5 NKJV). Just like children need to be taught to cultivate a taste for healthy food instead of junk food, we need to cultivate a taste for God's Word. The psalmist said, 'I will delight myself in your commandments, which I love' (Psalm 119:47 NKJV). 'Your word is very pure; therefore your servant loves it' (Psalm 119:140 NKJV).
Today, I'm asking God to give me a love for his Word. And I also pray the same for you. I tell you, that's a prayer He will answer!
Good Morning and do have a blessed weekend.
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