Psalms 19:7-"The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. 8-The statues of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. 9-The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether." (Like the heavens the Scriptures declare the glory of God, and like the sky above they show his handiwork. But while the sky shows God's handiwork in creation, the Word of God shows that same handiwork in redemption, in that new creation by him who says, "Behold I make all things new" (Rv 21:5). Who can measure the great curtain God has stretched out as a tent to dwell in? Who knows its height or its breadth? And the Scriptures are just as expansive as are the heavens. No one has yet circumnavigated all the truth of divine revelation. As we look up to the great doctrines that tower above us like the mountains, we may well say, "It is lofty; I am unable to reach it" (Ps 139:6). The length and breadth and depth and height of Scripture surpass the comprehension of mortals. And though we do sincerely believe and devoutly rejoice in them, it is not within the range of our powers to fully comprehend them. Some persons talk as if they know the whole circle of divine truth. They think they have put the great ocean of revelation into the small measure of their mortal capacity, but that it is not so. No one will ever be able to hold the heavens in his hand. But even if this were possible, the Word of God in all its wondrous immensity is too vast to grasp. We must hold firmly whatever we have learned of the truth of God, but we must always be prepared to learn more. To say of my Bible that I have attained to every height it reveals is as foolish as to say that I have reached the highest degree of spiritual life that is possible. Paul said, "Not that I have already reached the goal or am already perfect, but I make every effort to take hold of it because I also have been taken hold of by Christ Jesus" (Php 3:12). And when I have strived my utmost to know the Word of God, I still feel the need to pray, "Teach me your statues. Help me understand the meaning of your precepts so that I can meditate on your wonders" (Ps 119:26-27). For expanse, for loftiness, for brightness, for glory, the Scriptures are comparable to the heavens that declare the glory of God and to the sky that shows his handiwork).

Charles H. Spurgeon