Gold Nugget
Verse 23: “For the commandment is a lamp, and the law a light; Reproofs of instruction are the way of life.”
Commentary
It’s been said by many, they didn't know they were poor until they had money. Our awareness of who we are is conditioned by our surroundings and circumstances. I wouldn't know I was tall if it weren't for shorter people. There is a very important learning opportunity in this if we are open to it. Consider what Paul says in Romans. He teaches us that before he became aware of the law, sin was dead. He didn't know what sin was. Although sin was still damaging and hurtful, he and we were not aware of it. So we find that the “law” is good.
The law reveals to us many things that we would not see without it. Just as a light or lamp reveals to us our surroundings, the law is a lamp to us. Consider today’s “gold nugget”, “For the commandment is a lamp, and the law a light; Reproofs of instruction are the way of life.”
Prayer
Lord, help me to love your laws and allow them to light my path. Your laws and precepts reveal to me what I am, who I am and what I am not. Your laws reveal to me who others are and are not. Your laws reveal to me who you are and how all of us relate and should behave towards each other. Help me to walk in the light of your Word. Amen
Lord, help me to love your laws and allow them to light my path. Your laws and precepts reveal to me what I am, who I am and what I am not. Your laws reveal to me who others are and are not. Your laws reveal to me who you are and how all of us relate and should behave towards each other. Help me to walk in the light of your Word. Amen
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