Desire Than Gold Series

Desired than Gold, Honey - Psalm 19:10-11

Greetings: “The Lord is good and his love endures forever.”

The story is told by a college professor who visited the Fiji Islands. He critically remarked to an elderly chief, "You're a great leader, but it's a pity you've been taken in by those foreign missionaries. They only want to get rich through you. No one believes the Bible anymore. People are tired of the threadbare story of Christ dying on the cross for the sins of mankind. They know better now. I'm sorry you've been so foolish as to accept their story."

The old chief's eyes flashed as he answered, "See that great rock over there? On it, we smashed the heads of our victims. Notice the furnace next to it? In that oven, we formerly roasted the bodies of our enemies. If it hadn't been for those good missionaries and the love of Jesus that changed us from cannibals into Christians, you'd never leave this place alive! You'd better thank the Lord for the Gospel; otherwise, we'd already be feasting on you. If it weren't for the Bible, you'd now be our supper!” (Borrowed)

Introduction: C.S. Lewis wrote, 'I take this to be the greatest poem in the Psalter and one of the greatest lyrics in the world.' This psalm talks about the purpose of the creation to bring Glory to GOD. Nature declares the glory of God. His word glorifies God and we profit from it.

The word of God is more desirable than Gold, Sweeter than Honey, and more profitable than any rewards.

Word of God

Romans 1:20 says the creation of the world clearly shows the invisible qualities of God, his eternal power, and his divine nature. David mentions the heavens declare the Glory of God. Man is astonished by the beauties, graces, glories, and divine wisdom of God through celestial beings (Psalm 19:1-2). No speech, no language, and no words but sound is heard, lessons are learned and eloquence is great (Psalm 19:3). The animals and trees (Job 12:7-8), flowers, Meadows and valleys (Psalm 65:13), mountains and rivers (Psalms 98:8), oceans and clouds and rains are testimony to his kindness and compassion (Acts 14:17), and so on.

The psalmist uses the Sun and the Word of God as a comparison to show their power. Nothing is hidden in the face of the Sun, its all-piercing and all-detecting likewise the WORD of GOD and God are so powerful to search you and see you (Psalm 19:7-8). The word of God is called by various names such as Law, statute, precepts, commandments ordinances, gold and honey, decree, and rules. It was also called hammer, sword, light, healer, or guide and etc., All of these are good to men. One commentator says that David (19:7-9) enumerates six synonyms for God’s Word followed by six descriptive adjectives, followed by six verbs.

It is perfect, holy, righteous, and good. The word of God was inspired by the holy spirit and spoken to us for our enlightenment. It revives our souls, comforts us, and encourages us to stand firm in the faith. Wherever the WORD of God was spoken and accepted had brought a huge change in the lives of individuals, communities, and even nations. Barbarians had accepted Christ, and many tribes have changed their attitudes.

The functions of the Kaleidoscope are known to us. This is an instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes in the position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns. Bible is our Kaleidoscope that reflects from every corner to every person of all ages. The power of the Word is multidimensional and multidirectional and looks beautiful from every angle of life.

God uses Torah as a Powerful instrument to turn men and women from darkness to light, from Satan to Himself (Acts 26:18, 1 Thessalonians 1:9), and what a powerful instrument it is (Romans 1:16, Hebrews 4:12).

Trapp says, "Old people are all for profit, the young for pleasure; here's gold for the one, and honey for the other." Therefore, the word of God is more desirable than Gold, Sweeter than Honey, and more profitable than any rewards.

1. Desirable Than Gold (Psalm 19:10)

King David was a massively wealthy man, yet he is rarely known for his riches. He is much more known for his great heart toward God. He says, “God’s Word is better than a diamond, better than a diamond set between emeralds.” (MSG). ‘They are of greater value than gold than even a great amount of pure gold.’ (NET). ‘Desirable more than gold, and a stone much precious’ (WYC).

Desirable (Chamad) means to take pleasure in something, to covet, to desire passionately or intensely. desire, covet, long for pleasant trees as well as the forbidden trees in Eden (Genesis 2:9). Do not covet (Exodus 20:17) or do not lust after prostitutes (Proverbs 6:25) but here David uses the verb in its positive sense. So just as strongly as one would lust for some unforbidden (an attitude), we are too long for the Word of Jehovah because it is more valuable than the most precious metal known at that time. (Precept Austin).