Seeds of Wisdom

AS FOR GOD, HIS WAY IS PERFECT

2 Samuel 22:31 - “As for God, his way is perfect: The LORD's word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.”

These words may be regarded as a brief summary of the lessons which David had learned from his varied experiences and meditations. They are the perfection of God's way, the unmixed truth of His Word, and the safety of all who flee to Him for protection. "His way is perfect." This is true of all God’s proceedings, in every aspect of His operations. His ways in nature are to a large extent inscrutable; but we are sure they are infinitely wise and good. His method of redeeming and saving sinners is perfect. But here the reference is rather to the course of His providence - the way in which He leads, governs, protects, and delivers His children.

Looking back on his own life, with its many difficulties, struggles, and perils, David could see enough of the way of God in it all to awaken in him a profound conviction that it was a perfect way. And no one who serves God can fail to recognise this truth in his own life. His perfect way is characterised in His Words. It is "tried;" literally, "smelted," and so purified and refined, as metals by fire. "The words of the Lord are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times" (Psalm 12:6). The meaning is that God's Word is thoroughly genuine, true, sincere, free from every particle of opposite qualities. The statement applies to every Word of God - His declarations, revelations, precepts, promises, and threatenings. These are all thoroughly true and reliable, free from error, free from deceit; for God ‘Cannot lie’ (Titus 1:2). Let us trust the Word of God with a confidence suited to its entire trustworthiness for His ways are perfect.

Further Reading: 2 Samuel 22, Psalm 19:7-14, Jeremiah 29:10-14

Prayer: Father, perfect all that concerns me and give me peace.