Psa 25:14 | KingComments | STEP | After coming again under the impression of the greatness of his sins and the need for pardon, he again testifies to and instruct about the LORD’s guidance for the way forward ( ). This instruction can only be enjoyed by “the man who fears the LORD”. That man is in awe of the LORD and will only do what is pleasing to Him. This is the mind needed to receive, understand and put into practice this instruction. The instruction does not consist of multiple choice questions, choosing from a number of options. It is about the way that “he should choose” and not the way that seems most appealing to him. It is the way that God has selected for him. The man who fears God will wholeheartedly agree to it. On that way he is assured of the guidance and support of God. God knows that way perfectly, from the beginning to the end. Assent to God’s ‘route plan’ implies blessing for himself and also for his descendants ( ). The blessing, the “prosperity”, comes from the covenant mentioned in . That blessing, by virtue of the covenant, continues into the following generations. The “prosperity” is the inheritance they will receive. David is like someone who has come “home” after a journey, comes to rest there, makes himself comfortable. He is safe and at peace and enjoys all the good things he possesses. He who is God-fearing also does his descendants a tremendous favor. The children who walk in his footsteps will “inherit the land”. They will have their home in the land under the government of the Messiah. In , it is no longer just “the man who fears the LORD” ( ), but we read about “those who fear Him”, which is plural. The consequence of the confession of is that the way is clear for the LORD to deal confidentially [this is the meaning of “secret”] “with those who fear Him”, which is a company of God-fearers. God will make them know the real meaning of “His covenant”. They will know that in Christ He has fulfilled all the conditions of the covenant and that on that basis they will enjoy all the blessings of the covenant ( ). The blessings of the covenant that will be their portion can be summarized in having a confidential fellowship with the LORD in which He makes known His thoughts.

‏ Psalms 25:14

Assurance of Guidance

After coming again under the impression of the greatness of his sins and the need for pardon, he again testifies to and instruct about the LORD’s guidance for the way forward (Psa 25:12). This instruction can only be enjoyed by “the man who fears the LORD”. That man is in awe of the LORD and will only do what is pleasing to Him. This is the mind needed to receive, understand and put into practice this instruction.

The instruction does not consist of multiple choice questions, choosing from a number of options. It is about the way that “he should choose” and not the way that seems most appealing to him. It is the way that God has selected for him. The man who fears God will wholeheartedly agree to it. On that way he is assured of the guidance and support of God. God knows that way perfectly, from the beginning to the end.

Assent to God’s ‘route plan’ implies blessing for himself and also for his descendants (Psa 25:13). The blessing, the “prosperity”, comes from the covenant mentioned in Psa 25:14. That blessing, by virtue of the covenant, continues into the following generations. The “prosperity” is the inheritance they will receive.

David is like someone who has come “home” after a journey, comes to rest there, makes himself comfortable. He is safe and at peace and enjoys all the good things he possesses. He who is God-fearing also does his descendants a tremendous favor. The children who walk in his footsteps will “inherit the land”. They will have their home in the land under the government of the Messiah.

In Psa 25:14, it is no longer just “the man who fears the LORD” (Psa 25:12), but we read about “those who fear Him”, which is plural. The consequence of the confession of Psa 25:11 is that the way is clear for the LORD to deal confidentially [this is the meaning of “secret”] “with those who fear Him”, which is a company of God-fearers.

God will make them know the real meaning of “His covenant”. They will know that in Christ He has fulfilled all the conditions of the covenant and that on that basis they will enjoy all the blessings of the covenant (Jer 31:31-34). The blessings of the covenant that will be their portion can be summarized in having a confidential fellowship with the LORD in which He makes known His thoughts.