Homemy reading this time was Psalms 100 thru 104
Psalm 101. I’ve been spending a lot of time considering the life of David and the way that he prays. Many times we (that’s the we in the now) tend to look at Bible characters and use them as examples to live by. I think most would think that’s ok, but is it really? Every person in the bible, other than Jesus has some serious sin issues. David is a warrior, a King, brave, courageous, after God’s own heart. Yet, he is still a sinner and there were awful things that happened due to his sin. Likewise, we are sinners and we do awful things. The one person to look to as an example is Jesus.
Now, in saying that, I’m not saying that we are to go and be murdered adn expect to save the world. I’m not saying that we are to be Jesus, but what I am saying is that Jesus was without sin, He showed us how to combat temptation, He showed us how to pray, He showed us how to be angry righteously.
When you read Psalm 101, you are really impacted by David’s words, how strong he states things. Like in verse 7 “No one who practices deceit shall dwell in my house; no one who utters lies shall continue before my eyes.” David was making adamant claims to extinguish evil and to walk in integrity. Yet we know that he didn’t at all times.
Yes he was a sinner and the thing is that he knew it and he knew he needed a Savior and he knew that was God. The bent of David’s heart was toward God. He messed up, he had consequences, but overall, he lived before the Lord and asked forgiveness from the Lord and he depended upon the Lord. The Lord is the only one that can enable us to walk with integrity. And what integrity would there be at all if it wasn’t for the Lord.
let us cry out at every occasion for God’s help and saving grace. May we recognize the source of our salvation and life.