Light from the Word

Welcome to the Days of Praise podcast, a daily devotional by the Institute for Creation Research. Light from the Word. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Psalm 119, 105. One of the more beautiful metaphors in the Bible, light, Is used either metaphorically or literally to stress understanding, knowledge, or truth.

When inaccurate interpretations of God's word are taught, Isaiah said it is because there is no light in them. Peter noted that prophetic insight is like light that shineth in a dark place. One of the Lord's most memorable statements was, I am the light of the world. Little wonder, then, that in this majestic psalm centering on the word of God, this stanza acknowledges the role executed by the Scriptures as the light that goeth forth. The psalmist again mentioned his affliction, and that his soul was constantly in my hand but, none the less, his instant reaction was to focus on the righteous judgments of God, and a promise to not forget Thy law.

he begged for the Lord to teach him God's judgments, and promise not to err from thy precepts. Thus woven throughout the stanza are the constant paradoxical tensions of supplication for relief from the wicked efforts to snare him, and the confidence that whatever conditions may develop, the written word of God would provide answers. Those words are the rejoicing of his heart, much like when David sang, Let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord. Finally, in the last line of this stanza, the psalmist challenged us to embrace his own commitment to the word of God. I have inclined mine heart to perform thy statutes always, even unto the end.

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