A very nice gentleman stopped by our house recently to sell us replacement windows. His company’s windows are top of the line. Rigorously tested, they perform admirably and weather wonderfully in the intense sunlight and harsh cold of Colorado. I’m sure we would enjoy them, but the price was simply too high.

The longest chapter in the Bible, Psalm 119, focuses on the importance of God’s law. I gain insight into the value of the words of God, as well as the heart of a writer who loves the Lord despite the oppression of evil. Here’s an example:

You are righteous, Lord, and your laws are right. The statutes you have laid down are righteous; they are fully trustworthy. My zeal wears me out, for my enemies ignore your words. Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.

Despite enemies who ignore the words of God, the psalmist revels in the fact that the Lord and his teachings are righteous. The psalmist turns to God for promises rigorously tested over centuries.

I hold these same tested writings in my hand. What else in my possession is so trustworthy? Where else can I turn for such wisdom? Best of all the price is not out of reach, allowing me to enjoy the performance of the Scriptures in my life.

Psalm 119 in Through the Bible in 2024

Photo by Nicolas Solerieu