“The instruction of the Lord is perfect, renewing one’s life;

the testimony of the Lord is trustworthy, making the inexperienced wise.

The precepts of the Lord are right, making the heart glad;

the command of the Lord is radiant, making the eyes light up.

The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever,

the ordinances of the Lord are reliable and altogether righteous.

They are more desirable than gold – than an abundance of pure gold;

and sweeter than honey dripping from a honeycomb.”

– Psalm 19:10

The Word of God is very important to any person looking to find truth and wisdom, but not very many people outside of genuine followers of Jesus seek the truth and wisdom of the Bible.  I am even amazed that many religious people do not see God’s Word as an essential need for knowing and following God.  I love God’s Word, to me it is such a vital and powerful part of a relationship with God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.  Yet I lack in prioritizing and treasuring its truth in everyday application.  But then I find a portion of scripture, like the above, that reminds me just how important it is for me to read, study, memorize, meditate upon, and truly treasure the Word in the depth of my heart and soul.

Look at the commentary this passage gives regarding God’s Word:

The Word of God is instruction, not just dos and don’ts, it is perfect instruction on how to live life the way God intended for us to live, so it is rich for renewal of the heart and soul.

We don’t often think of the Bible as a testimony, but it testifies to the reality and redemption that is found in Jesus and that testimony is trustworthy, and if one believes the testimony then, they become spiritually wise in the truth of the testimony.

The precepts of the Lord are general rules and guidelines for our behavior and thinking and they are right in their guidance, and because they are right the heart can be filled with gladness and joy because there is no deceit.

The command of the Lord is radiant, it shines forth from your life, consider “Love the Lord your God with all your heart…and your neighbor as yourself.” Luke 10:27  To follow God’s commands rather provides enthusiasm and vitality that makes our eyes bright and filled with life.

The fear of the Lord which is the beginning of wisdom is pure, it is not tainted or biased by a sin laden world and because it is undefiled, it is eternal and endures.

God’s ordinances have the authority of the ever-existing sovereign, the I AM, which means they are fully reliable and completely righteous.

God’s Words are what we should want more than anything else for they are sweet words of life that have eternal priceless value.

God’s Word is not a collection of rules and regulations, it is the instruction of ordinances, precepts, commands, and a testimony that brings depth to our relationship with God.  Seek to treasure God’s Word and you’ll experience the abundant life in Jesus!