God's Glory Church

“The Lord’s Law is perfect, it strengthens the soul.” — Psalm 18:8

One day I was helping my grandson, Logan, a sixth grader, with a difficult algebra homework assignment. During a short break, he said that he dreams of becoming an engineer. Then we’re back to the X’s and the Greeks again, and Logan angrily states, “Why do that? I’ll never need it!”

I couldn’t help but smile and said to my grandson, “Well, Logan, if you want to be an engineer, this is what you need!” He did not see the connection between algebra and his dream of a future profession.

Sometimes we look at Scripture the same way. Listening to sermons and reading some chapters of the Bible, we can think: “I will never need this!” The psalmist David had something to say about this. He wrote that God’s truth in Scripture “strengthens the soul”, “makes the inexperienced wise” and “rejoices the heart” (Ps. 18:8-9). The wisdom of God’s Word found in the first five books of the Bible, to which Psalm 18 refers (as well as throughout the rest of Scripture), helps us to be led by the Holy Spirit daily (Prov. 2:6).

And without God’s Word, we will lack the most important means that God has provided for our communication with Him, knowledge of His love and will. Why should you study the Bible? Because “the commandment of the Lord is pure, it enlightens the eyes” (Ps. 18:9).

Why is the wisdom of God’s Word relevant to you today? How can you grow in understanding it?

Loving God, make Your Word a light on my path. Help me use his wisdom to direct my steps and grow in love for You.

Author: David Brenon