Pure Words

Ps. 12:6-8

The words of the LORD are pure words, like silver refined in a furnace on the ground, purified seven times.  You, O LORD, will keep them; you will guard us from this generation forever. On every side the wicked prowl, as vileness is exalted among the children of man.

What are pure words? Certainly, they are words of truth with no artifice or treachery, words that are unchanging, words that a life can be built upon. Obviously, these words can not come from any human source, but must be divine, the very words of God. Their purity is like refined silver with no element of dross or impurity. Such words as these are the very substance of God's faithfulness to mankind. Not only that but His words are a guard for the souls of man from the wicked and evil forces of this world. What a treasure are these words! Surely they must be in high demand and sought after above all else, but sadly this isn't true. Even though God gave us His Son, the Logos, the living Word to reconcile us to Him, and  reached down in the greatest love imaginable, man still prefers the lying words of the world. What is the attitude of my heart toward His words? Are they my life and my joy?

Father,

Thank You for Your saving and sanctifying words. Deepen my love for Your words and my understanding of You.

In Jesus name,

Amen