Notes of Faith August 3, 2024
Go for the Gold: God’s Word
Ps 19:7-11
7 The law of the Lord is perfect, restoring 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.
9 The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever;
The judgments of the Lord are true; they are righteous altogether.
10 They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold;
Sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb.
11 Moreover, by them Your servant is warned;
In keeping them there is great reward.
NASU
An Olympic gold medal is mostly silver. It’s only gold-plated. That’s not true for the Word of God. Every single word is pure gold. In other words, every word has total integrity. Every verse shines. Every chapter is of utmost value.
Psalm 119 says, “The law of Your mouth is better to me than thousands of coins of gold…. Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold” (verses 72, 127).
As of this writing, a single ounce of gold is worth more than $2,000. If you consider every verse in the Bible an ounce of gold, the Bible in your hands is worth more than 70 million dollars. Anything so priceless should be greatly treasured, deeply appreciated, and constantly handled. Take time to read it, to study it, to learn it, to obey it, and to share it. Whenever you grip your Bible, you hold a treasure in your hands.
The Bible our guide, far more precious than gold, the half of its glories have never been told; its wonderful words for the old and the young, the grandest e’er spoken by poor mortal tongue.
Franklin D. Barnes
The actions of the International Olympic Committee and the country of France have been despicable toward man and blasphemous toward God. But the hard work of righteous athletes should not go unrewarded, including our attention and applause. Our Bibles are more precious than any earthly reward because they are the very words of God and speak to us truth and life. The world speaks lies and death from the mouth and heart of Satan, who many appear to be turning to and following today. The Bible proclaims that this world will get worse in its deception and lies and attempt to live without God, worshipping the same desire as Satan. They will be judged and destroyed eternally. Let us pray that they might be awakened to truth and turn from darkness to light, turn from the God of this world, Satan, repent of their wicked ways, and follow the God of light, Jesus the Savior of the world! Read your Bible! Listen to it on your phone or other devices! Know the truth! Be obedient to the truth and you will live eternally with God in all His glory! May I be blessed to see you there and walk with you and Jesus, forever!
Pastor Dale