Is That You?

“The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.”

Psalm 119:130

 

 

I love the way this verse is phrased.

The “…unfolding of your words…” implies orderliness.

God’s word is not ‘slapped together’ haphazardly.

There is intention and purpose behind every word.

Jesus spoke of this order, purpose and intention when he said:

“For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.”,

Matthew 5:18

Men, inspired by the Holy Spirit, made those “…strokes of a pen…” that Jesus spoke of.

God’s word is ‘put together’ in such a way that it can be ‘unfolded’, i.e. studied, meditated on and applied in our lives.

It implies searching out His word in the way that you might study a treasure map.

But the rewards of His ‘treasure map’ are far greater than silver and gold.

His word gives light and understanding.

It answers the important questions of:

“Why am I here?”

“What is my purpose?”

“What is life all about?”

God’s word addresses the past, the present and the future for humanity.

But, as you unfold it, it also addresses your past, present and future.

Some people look to the stars for these answers, some look to their ancestors and some look to achievement, education or culture.

But none of those can compare to what God has hidden in His word for the man or woman willing to unfold it.

Is that you?