How Much Do You Cherish God's Word?

“Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.”
                            Psalms 119:127 (KJV)
 


Hi friends,

     How are you?  Today’s post comes from Psalm 119, which is considered one of the “Pilgrimage Songs”.  The human author of the psalm is unknown, however, the important point is it is part of God’s Word and God is the ultimate author.

     Let me start by asking you, “What is your most prized possession?”  I don’t mean family, friends, and other loved ones.  I mean a tangible item, a possession.  It could be something of great monetary value, maybe a house or a vehicle.  It could be an inheritance from a loved one that has invaluable sentimental value with any amount of monetary value.  Maybe it is something that has no monetary value at all, but it “means the world” to you for a personal reason.  I don’t know.  Whatever it is, keep it in mind and keep how much you cherish it in mind.  Also, keep the reason you cherish it in mind.

     Here is another question for you, before I actually start specifically pondering today’s verse.  Do you have a favorite sentiment, saying, or quote that someone you know says that moves you, encourages you, endears you to him or her, or is valuable to you in one way or another?   Who says it?  How do you feel when he or she says it?  Remember that feeling.

     Okay, now, let’s look at the psalmists words in Psalms 119:127 (KJV) “Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.”  In a worldly way, some people feel that gold (precious metals/jewels) is the most valuable thing on earth.  I am guessing the psalmist chose to make the comparison to gold, because of the worldly thinking that if you have gold you are rich and have something valuable.  The comparison doesn’t stop there.  No.  The psalmist wants to stress his point, so he compares his feelings for the commandments with not only gold, but also the purest and highest quality gold.

     With this comparison, we know that the psalmist holds God’s commandments near and dear to his heart.  They are worth more to him than even the finest gold.  The psalmist seeks the heavenly way of life instead of the worldly way of life.  He treasures God’s commands, God’s will, and God’s Word instead of gold and other worldly riches.  Psalm 119 is full of reasons why the psalmist holds the commandments with such high regard.  How do you rank God’s commandments in the list of things that you cherish and love?

     Psalm 119 in general, but also Psalms 119:127 specifically shows us the importance God’s Word and God’s commandments and how much we should cherish them.  If we take this a bit deeper, Psalms 119:127 gives us a great reason to read our Bible.  It is difficult to know God’s Word, God’s will, and God’s commandments if we don’t read the Bible.
 
Heavenly Father,
     Thank you for your Word!  Help us to cherish it, seek it, and abide by it above any earthly treasure.  Help us to love your Word and your commandments more than the finest gold.  Help us to love you and to seek your will and your Word above all else.  I ask you this through your Son, Jesus.  Amen.
 
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Reflective questions for Psalms 119:127 (KJV):
*What does Psalms 119:127 mean to me?
*Do I cherish God’s Word and commandments as much as the psalmist does?
*How do I show where I rank God’s commandments in my life?
*Do I know all that God commands and expects of me or wants for me?
*Do I read the Bible?
*How can I know God’s commands, if I don’t read the Bible?
*How can I better live and appreciate the words in Psalms 119:127?

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