| “The unfolding of your words gives light…” |
| —Psalm 119:130 |
What do we desire most in life? Wealth, fame, or power? Health, strength, or talent? Something else? Maybe we are more selfless and wish for our families to experience the fullness of everything this life has to offer? Or, perhaps we desire world peace, the eradication of poverty, or wealth redistribution? In contrast, notice the stated desire of the Psalmist, when he wrote these words found in Psalm 119:130, 132-133:
The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.
Turn to me and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name.
Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me.
Here the Psalmist strives for values that seize the best in this life and also reach beyond this temporal world and into the spiritual world. The Psalmist prizes obedience to God’s will and obedience to the principles expressed in God’s written Word.
As we begin this day, let us direct our desires toward eternal values. Let us reach beyond our selfish, temporal desires and determine to follow the pathway of obedience that God has given us.
Originally posted on Thursday, January 29, 2015
