“我喜欢你法度定下的道路，如同喜欢一切财富。”
诗篇 119:14
“I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, As much as in all riches.”
Psalms 119:14
There is this TV ad in which a person answers the door and finds someone who hands over a check for an enormous amount of money. Then the amazed recipient begins shouting, dancing, jumping, and hugging everyone in sight. “I won! I’m rich! I can’t believe it! My problems are solved!” Striking it rich evokes a great emotional response.
Obeying God’s instructions for living can be just as exhilarating as receiving a fortune! Verse 16 repeats this refrain as the psalmist expresses grateful gladness for the Lord’s commands. “I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word.”
But what if we don’t feel that way? How can delighting in God’s instructions for living be just as exhilarating as receiving a fortune? It all begins with gratitude, which is both an attitude and a choice. We pay attention to what we value, so we begin by expressing our gratitude for those gifts of God that nourish our souls. We ask Him to open our eyes to see the storehouse of wisdom, knowledge, and peace He has given us in His Word.
Dear Father,
open our eyes that we may see wonderful things in Your law.
Thank You that Your instructions give wise advice.
Rich treasures of God’s truth are waiting to be discovered in His Word.
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