Psalm 119:130

Psalm 119:130

The unfolding of the Word

What a beautiful statement! This unfolding of the words of the Lord creates images of clothes being unpacked or a tablecloth being taken out of a drawer and opened up ready to be laid. In other words, the psalmist is describing a process, the Word doesn’t just happen in our lives, we can learn it as children and read it as adults but its deeper treasures, the revelations of the heart of God, have to be unfolded and this takes time and effort. So, what are the processes involved?

Firstly we do, of course, need to read and meditate on the Word. There is very little “unfolding” taking place when we grab a Bible as we’re spooning the last few remains of breakfast into our mouths, 5 minutes before we head off to work! Unfolding takes time. Some may be able to just sit quiet and meditate, for many of us there are innumerable distractions all around so it’s best to make notes and provide an outlet for our thoughts. 

The key to the Scriptures is interpretation, yes, we may read what others think using commentaries or Bible Reading Notes. But what do you think? This is where the Holy Spirit is our essential aid, where God Himself expounds the words until they touch a spot deep within and we gain a light on His truth that we have not seen before. 

The most profound moment of “unfolding” is when the words become personal, they cannot be ignored, this is God speaking to me and I must take His Word on board, in other words, it enters my heart. 

This process most definitely brings light, it is the same route for us all, the experienced wise who have travelled the road for years, and those who are as yet children on the journey. We are all seeking to understand, we are all pupils in the School of the Lord and we all have the same Head Teacher, the Holy Spirit of God. Our attention to our studies will define the roles that will be given to us in the service of our King.

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