Friday, March 15
Psalm 51
A Psalm of David when the prophet Nathan came to him after he had gone to Bathsheba. When King David asked God for a clean heart and not to take away the Holy Spirit, he was not concerned about losing salvation. Remember the Spirit did not indwell Old Testament believers as he does New Testament believers. King David is asking God to return to him the joy of his salvation so that he would be energized to turn other sinners to the Lord in repentance, faith, and obedience.
When we find ourselves in a David moment how are we going to respond? We must first acknowledge who the true judge is, and who has the legitimate authority to judge anyone well, that is God period.
Will our hearts truly long for the joy of salvation, not so we can be blessed based on selfish intentions?
Will we seek to be energized to turn sinners, to the Lord in repentance, faith, and obedience? Let me be clear we do this to have our hearts in rhythm with God’s not to deflect from our sinful moments.
Share and declare! The song Flawless by Mercy Me comes to mind.
Wayne Rumsey