Tired from Ambiguity
| My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word. Keep me from deceitful ways; be gracious to me through your law. I have chosen the way of truth; I have set my heart on your laws. I hold fast to your statutes, O LORD; do not let me be put to shame. I run in the path of your commands, for you have set my heart free. (Psalms119:28-32) |
Now a door can serve both as a boundary and an opportunity. When we live in world where values and norms have become subjective and people are selective about what is right and wrong, it can be quite exhausting. We need boundaries and guidance on the right opportunities.
That is the sense we get from our reading today.
The Psalmist is tired and sorrowful, but the door of God's word gives him a path to walk on.
He has chosen a "way of truth" that will keep him from deceit and lead him to God's freedom.
When we live in ambiguity and changing values, it can be quite exhausting. In Frank Peretti's novel "Piercing the Darkness" the main character, Sally Beth Row, has lived her life in the New Age "anything-goes-as-long-as-it-is-good-for-you" camp. She finds herself exhausted, friendless, foundationless and desperate. She has a chance encounter with Pastor Hank and asks him for a scripture to read. Prompted by the Spirit he tells her to read Psalm 119 where she finds boundaries, guidelines, truth and ultimate freedom and grace.
When we need a clear voice in the midst of clamouring opinions, God's Word will give us a solid foundation.
His Word not only gives us life-guidance, but leads us to Jesus.
And in Him we will find rest for our souls.
