Judgments of God

As we open our Bibles to the Psalm extolling the majesty of God's word, Psalm 19:9 is our text. Many years ago a missionary statesman stood holding a well worn Bible and said:

Though the cover is worn and pages torn...
   and places bore traces of tears--
More precious than gold is this book worn...
   and old, that can shatter and scatter my fears--
When I prayerfully look in this precious old bood
   many pleasures and treasures I see--
Many promises of love from my Father above,
   who is nearest and dearest to me.
This book is my guide, tis a friend by my side--
   it will brighten and lighten my way.
And each promise I find, soothes and gladdens my mind
   as I teach it and preach it each day.
To this book I will cling, of its worth I will sing
   though great losses and crosses be mine.
For I cannot despair, though surrounded with care
   while possessing this blessing divine.
                -Don Jennings-

What is the blessing divine?  In six masterful strokes the eternal author etches his character and sufficiency toward us.