“I have rejoiced in the way of Thy testimonies, as much as in all riches” (Psalm 119:14 KJV). Have you noticed so far, the number of ways the Psalmist uses legal language to describe God’s Word? Virtually all of Psalm 119 gives testimony that the “Sword of the Spirit” (Ephesians 6:17) is the weapon of choice for the Saints to employ in the Unseen Realm of the Courts of Heaven.
“Law of the LORD” (119:1).
“Testimonies” (119:3, 14).
“Precepts” (119:4).
“Statutes” (119:5, 8, 12).
“Commandments” (119:6, 10).
“Judgments” (119:7, 13).
We are to be Lawyers of the Heart, for the Psalmist said, “I have rejoiced in the way of Thy testimonies, as much as in all riches” (119:14), indicating: (1) our employment causes us to rejoice, for it involves matters of the heart, and (2) our occupation with God’s Law must be more valuable than all riches.
Advocate (1John 2:1)
Counselor (Isaiah 9:6)
Attorney (Acts 25:11)
Barrister (Daniel 6)
Defender (1Thessalonians 5:23)
Mouthpiece (Romans 8:26)
Solicitor (Romans 8:34)
Adviser (Acts 18:10)
OT Israel had Solomon’s Temple until destroyed by the Babylonians in 586 BC. It was rebuilt by Ezra about 70 years later, then the Romans destroyed it in 70 AD. However, the physical Temple always was representative of Jehovah’s Heavenly Temple. “Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith He, that thou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount” (Hebrews 8:5 KJV). References made by the Psalmist are more representative of the Courts of Heaven above than simply the Jerusalem Temple below.
“Blessed is the man whom Thou choosest, and causest to approach unto Thee, that he may dwell in Thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of Thy house, even of Thy holy temple” (Psalm 65:4 ). Yahweh has always desired more than a temporary relationship with His people. “For a day in Thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness” (Psalm 84:10).
Father, make us to be Lawyers of the Heart and not those who would strain at a gnat and swallow a camel. Cause us to recognize our NT inheritance of Your Blessed Spirit that we would finally understand how to keep Your Laws with all of our heart, mind, and soul. Cause us to be successful litigators in the Courts of Heaven. Lord Jesus, return quickly. Amen and amen.
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