King David had an incredibly special relationship with the words of God. He spoke them. He sang them. He celebrated them and lived by them. Whether recounting the wonders of creation or the ancient writings of the Hebrew people (Torah), David knew his Creator through what had and was being revealed. It is no wonder King David is the second-most Messianic figure in human history, surpassed only by Jesus, the Son of Man. Whether through nature, the Word of God, or in the face of God’s Son – David connected with the voice of God!
What kind of speech IS being heard?!
What does this teach us about how God speaks?
What is the nature and the lengths of His Voice?
For the choir director. A Psalm of David.
“The heavens are telling of the glory of God; and their expanse is declaring the work of His hands. Day to day pours forth speech, and night after night reveals knowledge. There is no speech nor are there words – no voice is heard.
This voice circles the earth, and the deep words to the end of the world. In them He has placed a tent for the sun, which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber; it rejoices as a strong man to run his life course. Its rising is from one end of the heavens, and its circuit to the other end of them; and there is nothing hidden from its heat.
√ The law of the LORD is perfect, restoring the soul;
(How does this happen and what does a restored soul look like?)
√ The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
(Simple could be translated those who are so open-minded our brains leak out.” – have you ever felt or observed this?)
√ The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart;
(the reasoning of the Lord is straight – leading to deep joy in the inner man)
√ The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.
(the “charge” of the Lord is right resulting in darkness becoming light)
√ The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever;
(respectful reverence for God is cleansing, standing forever)
√ The judgments of the LORD are true; they are righteous altogether.
(the pure governance of God is completely good)
They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb.
This is the value to me – wow! Warning AND reward.
Moreover, by them (His Law) Your servant is warned and in keeping them there is great reward:
…….. Who can discern his errors? Acquit me of hidden faults
…….. Also keep back Your servant from presumptuous sins;
Let them not rule over me; then I will be free and complete, and I shall be cleaned of great transgression. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my rock and my Redeemer.”
To talk About Today:
“And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 This is the face of God!
1 John 1:1-10
– The 20 year old John and the 90 year old John
– The depth of what they saw and even touched
“What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning the Word of Life — and the life became visible, and we have seen and testify and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made visible to us — what we have seen and heard we proclaim to you also, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is shared with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ. These things we write, so that our joy may be made complete.
“This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth; but if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say we have not sinned, we make Him a liar and His word is not in us.” 1 John 1:1-10
Dear Creator Father, Lamb of God Jesus, and Holy Spirit of grace and truth, only You are worthy of our whole-hearted allegiance. We love You. We worship You. You are the Giver of life and all that is Good. You are our life. We renounce all false gods and idols, and we proclaim You as sole Ruler of our existence. Our story is Your Story. In You we live and move and exist, and we will return to You intact because of the work of Jesus Christ. We ask Your forgiveness for every sin, and we renounce both the act and power of our sins. Search us and know us and reveal Your work to us: Your healing, Your deliverance, Your holiness, and the deep freedom of true repentance.
Give us SINGING HEARTS today O Lord God/Jeremiah 15:16
Have a great Kingdom day my friend!
Dave