God’s Word is Beyond Wonderful!

By Edd Sterchi   In Psalm 19:7-11, we can read of some of the incredible aspects of God’s word:   “The law of the Lord is perfect, [a]converting the soul; The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; 8 The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes; 9 The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. 10 More to be desired are they than gold, Yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the [b]honeycomb. 11 Moreover by them Your servant is warned, And in keeping them there is great reward.” 1) It is from the LORD – God has given us His holy word. 2) It is perfect – there are no errors or flaws in it whatsoever. 3) It brings the words of salvation – in it we can learn how to be saved. 4) It is sure – it is fixed and will never change. 5) It brings wisdom – it helps us to be of sound mind. 6) It is right – it will never lead us down the wrong path. 7) It brings joy – it can delight our hearts to the fullest extent. 8) It is pure – it is unpolluted from the influence of the world. 9) It brings enlightenment – it puts everything into proper perspective. 10) It is clean – it is uncontaminated from men’s opinions. 11) It is eternal – it will never perish or fade away. 12) It is true – there is not even a hint of falsehood in it. 13) It is righteous – and it is where we learn how to live righteously. 14) It is precious – the treasures found in it are priceless. 15) It is sweet – it tastes wonderful to our soul. 16) It is instructional – it warns us of the consequence of not obeying it. 17) It is rewarding – it reveals blessings that come from following it.     Maybe we should spend a little (or a lot) more time in it. What do you think?

- Edd Sterchi preaches for the Broadway Church of Christ in Campbellsville, KY. He may be contacted through the congregation's website: http://www.broadwaychurchofchrist.net/