Verse of the Day 10/23

Psalm 19:7-8  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;

Last week I quoted the words to the song "My God's Not Dead'.  I was surprised when we sang the same song in church on Sunday.  The last part of the song speaks, sings of revival.

 

Let heaven roar, and fire fall
Come shake the ground
with the sound of revival

 

Revival begins in the heart of one that is seeking God, has turned, changed course and instead of going after the things of the world, now, "follows hard" after God.

At its root, revival comes from the Word of God, acting in one's heart through the power of the Spirit working in us.  These verses in psalm 19 are a testimony to the revival that it going on in David's heart, it is a revival that "enlightens they eyes", opens our eyes to see things differently, to perceive things that we would have easily missed were it not for His Word, His Spirit working in us.  His Word gives wisdom in how to live our lives, giving us direction, that light to our path.  All these things cause to rejoice.  We may not all be song writers, but we can can sing along the words of others that have put their feelings to music in praise to our God.

 

The psalmist desires these things more than gold.  May it be so in our hearts today, may it lead to a revival in our own hearts that will spread to others.
 

Blessings,
Mike
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Psalm 19:7-10

New Living Translation (NLT)

⁷ The instructions of the Lord are perfect,
    reviving the soul.
The decrees of the Lord are trustworthy,
    making wise the simple.
⁸ The commandments of the Lord are right,
    bringing joy to the heart.
The commands of the Lord are clear,
    giving insight for living.
⁹ Reverence for the Lord is pure,
    lasting forever.
The laws of the Lord are true;
    each one is fair.
¹⁰ They are more desirable than gold,
    even the finest gold.
They are sweeter than honey,
    even honey dripping from the comb.