OUR FATHER WHO GIVES SILENT GUIDANCE FROM THE HEAVENS

Psalm chapter 19 verse 14 says this;

May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.

The psalmist David, having systematically thought through the nature of the revealed knowledge and understanding from the heavens, concludes with this verse that offers up to God his words and thoughts in the hope that they are pleasing and acceptable to Him who is His steadfast Lord and saviour.

Starting with the understanding that the heavens declare the glory of God, David marvels at the silent transmissions of knowledge from the heavens that reveal the Lord's directives and guidance for His people. 

David examines the different types of knowledge and understanding that are transmitted and what value they bring to the receivers;

• Law of the Lord - Refreshes the soul
• Statutes of the Lord - Makes wise the simple
• Precepts of the Lord - Bring joy to the heart
• Commands of the Lord - Bring light to the eyes
• Fear of the Lord - Teaches an eternal wisdom
• Decrees of the Lord - Guide in righteousness

David evaluates the totality of this knowledge and declares that it is highly valuable ( precious ) and sweet and abiding by it exposes hidden danger  and yields great reward.

May the words of our mouths and meditations of our hearts be pleasing and acceptable in the Lord's sight.

Amen.

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