Psalm 19
The beauty of Psalm 19 is matched
by its deep theological significance. The writer uses two different names for
God is the two parts of this psalm. First, the name El is used for the God of
the universe. This refers to the general revelation of God through the wonders
of creation. The Apostle Paul, in the Book of Romans, agrees with the psalmist.
One only needs to look at the heavens to know there is a Creator God. John Muir
said yes and amen to both the psalmist and Paul. He explored what is now Yosemite
National Park and urged that the area be preserved as a national treasure
because it was such a magnificent display of the beauty of God’s creation.
In the second portion of the
psalm the writer refers to God as the Lord because he is referring to
God’s word. He is thus reflecting on the special revelation of God. This
revelation is personal and full of grace.
The writer then closes his psalm
of praise with an intercession for God’s help to always live in a right
relationship with God. His closing prayer is one of the most profound and eloquent
expressions of a desire to walk in harmony with God:
May the words of my
mouth
and the meditation of
my heart
be pleasing to you,
O Lord, my rock and
my redeemer.
Sē’lah
What word or phrase
in these verses
Attracts your
attention?
Reflect on that word
or phrase.
What insights come to
you?
How does this passage
touch your life today?
Reading for May 21, 2012 Psalm 20
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