Whom do we believe? (Psalm 19)

This week we are beginning a study of Psalm 19; it's a favorite for many, and with good reason. There are so many beautiful images and awesome truths here!

The heavens are telling of the glory of God; And their expanse is declaring the work of His hands. 

 Day to day pours forth speech, And night to night reveals knowledge. 

 There is no speech, nor are there words; Their voice is not heard. 

 Their line has gone out through all the earth, And their utterances to the end of the world. In them He has placed a tent for the sun, 

 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber; It rejoices as a strong man to run his course. 

 Its rising is from one end of the heavens, And its circuit to the other end of them; And there is nothing hidden from its heat. 

 The law of the LORD is perfect, restoring the soul; The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. 

 The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. 

 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the LORD are true; they are righteous altogether. 

 They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb. 

 Moreover, by them Your servant is warned; In keeping them there is great reward. 

 Who can discern his errors? Acquit me of hidden faults. 

 Also keep back Your servant from presumptuous sins; Let them not rule over me; Then I will be blameless, And I shall be acquitted of great transgression. 

 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my rock and my Redeemer.

We live in a day of confusion.

Elections. 

Morality and ethics.

Spiritual confusion as religions and faiths "compete" for followers.

Some call out, "This is the way to live." Others say, "No, don't believe that. THIS is the way!" Still others say there is no right or wrong way!

Educators, social workers, educators and more -- they all offer their speculations on how we should live. 

Can I say something?
We don't need more speculation!

We need the sure word from our creator God!

God can show us why we are on this planet. And He can show us how we should live.

If our sovereign God has spoken, then it doesn't matter what humans say. The only judgment that matters is what God says.

In Psalm 19, David shows us that God has spoken to us in two ways: through the world He created and in His Word.

When I read this psalm, I imagine a shepherd boy in the wilderness, far from the tents of his father and brothers. He's alone and tending his sheep; one morning he wakes from his sleep and looks up into the still-dark sky. He's awed by the vastness of space and the number of stars in that sky. The darkness recedes and the sky is transformed by a glorious sunrise - and David is so moved by the greatness of God that he writes this psalm. 
Here's where we camp this week.

I hope that you will join me in reading and re-reading this beautiful passage.