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The whole of Psalm
19 comes across as recognition of wonder and a request for the enabling of a
proper response.
While many preachers will invoke the last verse before
delivery of a sermon, it is clear that the verse “Let the words of my mouth,
and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer” is not really about preaching. It is truly
about proper personal and social conduct as anyone goes through the day.
To paraphrase…” My goodness,
what a great and wonderful day you have provided for me God. I will not take it
for granted! Please nudge me to honor the wonder of this day by having good
thoughts and good words for others.”
God, in his creative power, has
provided a canvass for our artwork today.
Let’s paint upon that canvass great
and wonderful creation of our own.
What great thoughts will you
focus on today?
What encouraging words will you
offer to others today?
Psalm 19 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth
his handywork.
2 Day unto day uttereth speech,
and night unto night sheweth knowledge.
3 There is no speech nor
language, where their voice is not heard.
4 Their line is gone out through
all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a
tabernacle for the sun,
5 Which is as a bridegroom
coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.
6 His going forth is from the
end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing
hid from the heat thereof.
7 The law of the Lord is
perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure,
making wise the simple.
8 The statutes of the Lord are
right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure,
enlightening the eyes.
9 The fear of the Lord is
clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true and
righteous altogether.
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 is thy
servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.
12 Who can understand his
errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults.
13 Keep back thy servant also
from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be
upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression.
14 Let the words of my mouth,
and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my
strength, and my redeemer.
