Mention Number One

Psalms 1:2 (KJV) But his delight is in the law of Yahweh, And in His law he meditates day and night.

Here, in the second verse of the first Psalm, we find the mention of the law.  As is typical of the book of Psalms, the mention is positive.  Unlike Paul, David does not just read the law but finds “delight in the law”.  And he wants to “meditate on that law”.

I think this desire to meditate helps us to focus in on what law David is talking about.  I doubt if it’s the part of the law that says not to plow with two different species of animals.  I doubt if it’s the law which says don’t boil a kid in its mothers milk.  No, I think this law he is referring to would be one that might be the first commandment.  It might have to do with loving your neighbor as yourself.  There are many laws which are worthy I was thinking about and asking how they apply to our lives.

So?  Don’t be afraid of the law.  Don’t use it to manipulate and find positions of power, but don’t be afraid of it.  Use it to understand who God is and what He wants from us.