If you could ask one thing of the Lord, what would it be? Restoration of health or finances? Peace in your country or in your heart? Family members to turn to God? The answer to that question is probably different for everyone.
A long time ago, God asked King Solomon that question and the King answered: 'Give me wisdom and knowledge that I may lead Your people'. And so King Solomon became the wisest man that ever lived and God added wealth, possessions, and honor like no other king ever had (you can read that amazing story in 2 Chronicles 1).
Health is important, but so are peace and wisdom. I was reading Psalm 19 in my New Living Translation and I noticed God offers all that we need, in His Word. Take a look at verses 7 and 8.
- The instructions of the Lord are perfect, reviving the soul. Oh my goodness, how I need that every day! My health depends on a thriving soul!
- The decrees of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. Yes, please Lord, yes, let it be me!
- The commandments of the Lord are right, bringing joy to the heart. I know the joy of the Lord will be my strength, I need it!
- The commands of the Lord are clear, giving insight for living. I must have this in an ever-changing world that seems to have gone insane.
Such riches in God's Word: instructions, decrees (laws), commandments, and commands. 👉We may not always embrace such terms, but they are filled with spiritual riches. I discovered that in my own life when I started my writing journey.
While working on the book series about the Ten Commandments, I received a totally different perspective on God's laws and regulations. They are not restrictions, on the contrary, they offer great opportunities to heal our souls, to make us wise, to bring us joy, and to give us all the insight we will possibly need!
I love this perspective, Marja! We often see the word "law" or 'commandment" as restrictive. But God's ways set us free and give us abundant life.
ReplyDeleteYes, we do not like restrictions, but actually they open up true riches! Thanks for stopping by Jeanette.
DeleteMarja: I have found that His instructions, even when they seem restrictive, always teach me something I need to learn. When I don't learn that lesson, He gives remedial lessons for me.
ReplyDeleteSo true Cecelia, and then we wonder why we did not understand it in the first place :) Oh well, we are getting wiser... each day. Thanks my dear.
DeleteGod's Word and commandments are the lamp for our feet and a light to guide our path. Everything good in life will come to us if we submit to His will. Such a thoughtful reflection, Marja!
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Thanks Martha, a light to guide our path yes, awesome!
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