Reading the Word

Psalm 94:11–15 (ESV)

¹¹ the Lord—knows the thoughts of man, that they are but a breath. ¹² Blessed is the man whom you discipline, O Lord, and whom you teach out of your law, ¹³ to give him rest from days of trouble, until a pit is dug for the wicked. ¹⁴ For the Lord will not forsake his people; he will not abandon his heritage; ¹⁵ for justice will return to the righteous, and all the upright in heart will follow it.

Understanding and Applying the Word

In verse 10, we read about how God disciplines and teaches the nations. Here in these verses, we read about the one who is wise and responds in a more positive way to the Lord’s discipline and teaching. The one who learns from the word of God (i.e. the law) is blessed. He finds rest from days of trouble and does not suffer the same fate as the wicked, who await a pit dug for them (the grave).

The word of God is a wonderful thing. The wise person treasures it because of its immeasurable value. It not only tells us of all that God has done, especially through Jesus Christ, but it also tells us how we ought to live in this world. God’s word tells us how the Creator designed us and what brings greatest satisfaction and joy. The things we find in God’s word are often at odds with the ways of the world. We are wise to listen to him and learn from him.

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