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Teach me

 

Savior, teach me day by day

 

It is a humbling statement from the pen of the writer of Psalm 119. Along with a desire for God’s Word and for purity, there is also a need for instruction by God. I think I sense that he did not only want to read God’s Word, he pleaded with God to teach him.

“The Bible will keep you from sin, or sin will keep you from the Bible.” – Dwight L. Moody

What an honour to have God as my teacher and how boldly I am invited to ask God to teach me.

Blessed are you, O Lord;
teach me your statutes! – Psalm 119:12 ESV

This Psalm is really all about being a disciple of God. There is a desire to live a life pleasing to God and that means to seek Him first for direction and to allow the Holy Spirit to change us. As I am transformed I can share my story with others.

Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes;
and I will keep it to the end.[f]
Give me understanding, that I may keep your law
and observe it with my whole heart.
Lead me in the path of your commandments,
for I delight in it.
Incline my heart to your testimonies,
and not to selfish gain!
Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things;
and give me life in your ways.
Confirm to your servant your promise,
that you may be feared.
Turn away the reproach that I dread,
for your rules are good.
Behold, I long for your precepts;
in your righteousness give me life! – Psalm 119:33-40 ESV

God’s word is what shapes a disciple. Therein lies the truth.

Your word is a lamp to my feet
    and a light to my path. – Psalm 119:105 ESV

The Bible transcends cultures, generations socio-economic realities and it is relevant because it is timeless – truth is timeless. It guides and protects by being a light to my path. It answers all the big questions of life. Truth never changes.

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My soul

 

Casting Crowns – Oh My Soul

 

The soul is the deepest part of myself. It is the part that needs to be reached in order for wholeness to be received. I rarely have access to my soul, but occasionally when I am very quiet, my soul will show up. In my practice of Christian disciplines, I find that one of their main functions is to allow my soul to come out from its secret place, to be then recognized and ultimately restored. The restoration of the soul is fundamental to our redemption.

He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness[b]
for his name’s sake. – Psalm 23:3  ESV

The “path of righteousness” intrigues me for I think they are all here in this Psalm as a path of discipleship. First there is the green grass and quiet waters which provide refreshment. Secondly, there is the valley of the shadow of death. Thirdly, the path that leads to a table full of all sorts of good things for me even though my enemies surround me. The last destination is where discipleship always ends – the house of the Lord or for me today, being in His presence.

You see, that is where I find refreshment that matters. All power and glory in the universe belong to God. He knows everything. Rest leads to trust and trust leads to peace. Peaceful rest is the open door to hearing God and discerning His will.

 

 

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