Days of Refreshing #6

The last two days we have talked about where NOT to turn for refreshing. Today we turn to Psalm 19 which tells us where we can turn. David tells us first to look to God's creation and let it speak to us, then in verse 7 he says:

7 The law of the Lord is perfect,
    reviving the soul;
the testimony of the Lord is sure,
    making wise the simple;
8 the precepts 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 forever;
the rules of the Lord are true,
    and righteous altogether.
10 More to be desired are they than gold,
    even much fine gold;
sweeter also than honey
    and drippings of the honeycomb.
11 Moreover, by them is your servant warned;
    in keeping them there is great reward.

David gives us six pictures of what God's Word is like: It is the Law; it is a reliable testimony in court; it has proven precepts; it is His command; it brings reverence; it is the rules for the road. Notice in verse 7 that first and foremost God's Word revives the soul; it refreshes, renews, restores us. It gives us wisdom to make good choices; it brings joy in discouragement; it cleans out our eyes, gives us s solid foundation, and helps us set our relationships with Him and others correct.  God's Word is our stabilizer, sanctifier, and sweetener in an unstable, fallen and sometimes bitter world.  So David says "come and taste; sit down at the table with God and find out what you need to know, what you need to remember, so you will be refreshed, and refocus on life to see the big picture, what is really true, and what God wants you to do next.