April 28, 2023 -- Psalm 19:1-2, 7-8 -- The Psalm Series: The two-fold revelation of the Living God

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The heavens declare the glory of God,
    and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.
2 Day to day pours out speech,
    and night to night reveals knowledge.

The law of the LORD is perfect,
    reviving the soul;
the testimony of the LORD is sure,
    making wise the simple;
8 the precepts of the LORD are right,
    rejoicing the heart;
the commandment of the LORD is pure,
    enlightening the eyes;
Psalm 19:1-2; 7-8 ESV

This Psalm declares the ways in which the Living God declares Himself to all creation. The first way is in creation. Wherever the sun rises and sets the heavens are declaring the glory of the Maker of it all. This is called “general revelation”. The Self-revelation of God which is available to all people all over the earth.

Then verse 7 speaks of the special revelation of God. The Bible is His special revelation. While a man will discern there is a God Who made all things and orders the heavens and the earth, such a person could not know Jesus Christ and the power of His grace except that a Bible were put into his hands. This is why the Psalmist speaks of the Law of the LORD as perfect. His testimony gives to all who read it the declaration of Who He Is, that He is to be worshiped and adored.

The two-fold revelation of God, general revelation and special revelation, call for believers to know the Father intimately through the splendour of creation. Then, His most excellent Self-revelation is proclaimed in the Word, the Bible. The Bible declares Jesus, the Living Word. The Spirit of God continually declares the truthfulness of God to the heart (John 14:17; Romans 8:15,16).

Our Father in heaven forever honoured and blessed be Your Name. By Your written Word and the Living Word You revive the soul of Your people. How great is Your Name and wonderful is the salvation You lavish on Your people. Thank You for the Spirit Whom You have put into the heart of believers. Thank You for the Spirit Who constantly speaks Your goodness deep into the core of who we are. O LORD, “let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, my Rock and my Redeemer”. Amen.

The final sentence of the prayer is Psalm 19:14 ESV

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