Psalm 119:137-138 "Righteous art thou, O LORD, and upright are thy judgments. (138) Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful."
"I know the Bible says..... But I believe....." How many times have
we ever heard that? Quite honestly, the truth of the matter is that God's Word
has the final authority and trumps what I believe. If my belief does not align
with God's Word, then I am wrong. That's the absolute truth. "Righteous
art thou, O LORD, and upright are thy judgments." How much more plainly
can it be spoken? God is right in all matters of life and His Word is always
correct. If I think there are some things in the Bible that are in
disagreement, then the error is in my understanding, not God's Word. If I do
not open my Bible with the understanding that God has great truths to reveal to
me, then I may as well look at it as simply a history book. Even at that,
people seem so very surprised that archeologists are "proving" the
Bible to be correct. I saw something the other day where scientists have
determined that the earth is older than bones. Wow! How surprising is that!
I've known that since I was able to read Genesis chapter 1. I don't mean to be
cynical, but the Lord brought me to a sweet peace a long time ago in knowing
that His Word is true and faithful.
"Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it. I am small and
despised: yet do not I forget thy precepts." (Psalm 119:140-141) There is
strength to be received when we embrace the great truths of God's Word. Let me
share one of my favorite passages in the Psalms. "What time I am
afraid, I will trust in thee. When I cry unto thee, then shall mine
enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me." (Psalm 56:3,9) I am
strengthened even in my fear because of the blessed truth that "God is for
me." In every dealing of God in my life, I know He is doing it for my
good. When He corrects me, it is for my good. When He opens doors for which I
have prayed, it is for my good. When He closes doors for which I have prayed,
it is for my good. He stands with open arms telling me to come to Him. Yes,
that is for my good. God is for me! Yes, I am small (weak) but He is strong!
The Bible tells me that and I believe it with all my heart. He is faithful and
true. Lord, help me to be faithful to you!
1 'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,
and to take him at his word;
just to rest upon his promise,
and to know, "Thus saith the Lord."
Refrain:
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him!
How I've proved him o'er and o'er!
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!
O for grace to trust him more!
2 O how sweet to trust in Jesus,
just to trust his cleansing blood;
and in simple faith to plunge me
neath the healing, cleansing flood!