[[-SOAP HUB]] | [[-Psalm Overview]] | [[Psalm 19]] ## Title: God’s Word Brings Life ## Scripture: (Psalm 19:7-9) “The law of the Lord is perfect and preserves one’s life. The rules set down by the Lord are reliable and impart wisdom to the inexperienced. The Lord’s precepts are fair and make one joyful. The Lord’s commands are pure and give insight for life. The commands to fear the Lord are right and endure forever. The judgments given by the Lord are trustworthy and absolutely just.” (NET) ## Observation: Imagine someone told you they had discovered a secret that would unlock the treasures of life, help you find lasting joy, and lead you into a hope-filled tomorrow. That sounds so good that it would immediately be laughed off as impossible. What if they then said that you could test it and find out? Read a certain book and do what it says for 90 days then watch what happens. This is what God promises in His Word. He promises that following Him through obeying His Word leads to life, lasting joy, and hope for tomorrow. However, there are so many who would rather do almost anything other than read and follow God’s Word. Notice it is read and follow. Jesus said in Matthew 7 that only those who listen and follow His instruction find a firm foundation. What could happen in our lives if we truly saw God’s Word for what it was? It is the source of life because it points us to the Lord. ## Application: Make a fresh commitment to read God’s Word every day, not to check it off your task list, but to see God more clearly. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for giving us life by giving us a way to follow You.