Psalms 19:1-14

GOD REVEALS HIS GLORY

Keywords 19:14

May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.

 

1. God’s glory in creation (1-6)

God has revealed himself to us in nature. He created all things for his glory. Though nature does not literally speak, it nevertheless figuratively declares God’s glory. The sun rises and sets day after day like a champion athlete running his course. God makes this happen. The moon and stars display God’s infinite knowledge. Everyone can see God’s glory in nature.

 

2. God’s glory in his word (7-14)

Nature is limited in what it can tell us about God, so God has also given us his perfect word. By his word, our souls are revived. His word gives light to our eyes. God’s word is more precious than gold and sweeter than honey, for by his word we know who God is, what he requires, and how much he loves us. When David meditated on God’s glory, he was overwhelmed. He asked for the forgiveness of sins. He prayed that his words and thoughts would always be pleasing in God’s sight. He confessed that God was his Rock and Redeemer.

 

Prayer Lord, thank you for revealing yourself to us. May my speech and thoughts be pleasing to you.

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