October 8, 2022 -- Psalm 119:73 -- Why are You valuable? Hint: look at the Maker's mark

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Your hands have made and fashioned me;
   give me understanding that I may learn Your commandments.
Psalm 119:73 ESV

The Bible makes it clear that the artist who creates has the right over his work. One common image in the Bible is that of a potter. A potter can take one vessel and give it a place of prominence and smash another one that he has made. This is pertinent because God alone is the Master and Sole Creator of Life. The One Who made us is the One Who has the right over every aspect of our lives.

If a believer does not understand that foundational point, he is made by God, then he will fight all the commandments of the LORD His God. Once a believer bows his heart and his head in humility before the LORD his Maker, then the commandments of God are life and joy and blessing and the believer longs to know how the LORD of glory would direct his life.

Whenever you watch shows where people go antiquing, you’ll see someone whisper with awe; “Oh, this is a beautiful example of a piece by the furniture maker.” The appraiser will then give background on the skills and gifts of that particular furniture maker, and all that explanation about the maker highlights the value of piece being considered, because of the reputation of the maker enhances the value of what is being considered. You see the parallel, right? Christians have value precisely because God has fashioned each one. The reputation of the Maker means each person who ever lives contributes to the great and glorious reputation of the LORD their Maker, Who is great and glorious in all His works.

Father in heaven, the psalmist declared: “I have seen a limit to all perfection, but Your commands are boundless”. How true it is. Your commands are boundless in their perfections. They give evidence of Your steadfast love that comforts all who trust in You. Father in heaven, increase Your children’s confidence in Your good purposes by the powerful presence of Your Spirit. May the Spirit’s renovating work in the hearts of believers give a clearer view of Who Jesus Is. The more Jesus fills the vision of believers may Your people more completely and more faithfully serve You, LORD of Righteousness. May those who see Your children living and working in faithfulness to You, see and rejoice and as a result themselves learn to hope in Your Word. Amen

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