Tuesday, May 13, 2025
May 13 – Joy of Salvation – Psalm 51:12
May 13 – Joy of Salvation – Psalm 51:12
David then asked the Lord to restore the joy of his salvation. Salvation is such a wonderful thing. It is a life of abundance. There is joy in the Lord. It is our strength. It springs like a river. It fills ever crack in life. It brings strength and hope. Joy is deep seated contentment knowing that God has everything under control. Joy is more than happiness. Happiness relies on circumstances, emotions and perceptions. Joy relies on contentment, peace and grace. These are fruit of the Holy Spirit. They are a foundation for true peace and contentment.
David also wanted the Lord to give him a willing spirit or heart. He knew that this would sustain him through all avenues and situations of life. Porter Barrington stated that a yield life is a sustained life. It takes 72 muscles to make a frown and only 14 to smile. Smile and be more efficient. Laughter and good humor is an outgrowth of a joyful life. David knew joy and a yielded heart were the foundations for a happy life. Remember a merry heart doeth good like a medicine. So laugh and be healed. It will sustain you through whatever comes your way.
Monday, May 12, 2025
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May 12 – Take not your Holy Spirit from me – Psalm 51:11
May 12 – Take not your Holy Spirit from me – Psalm 51:11
One of greatest fear when we sin and fall is that God will reject us. This was David`s fear. As a worshipper he was aware of the presence of God. That presence had been damaged. David asked the Lord to not take His Holy Spirit from Him. In the Old Testament the Holy Spirit came on people but in the New Testament He lives inside people. This is one of the reasons why the New Testament is far superior.
David had the presence of God with Him since he was young and now he felt the strain so He wanted to get back to that place of intimacy with God. When we sin our relationship with God is damaged but not destroyed. Jesus told us in Matt 28:20, that He would be with us always even to the end of the age. What a great promise to hold onto in every situation. The Lord will not withdraw His Holy Spirt from you. He will convince you to come back to God when you sin, fall or fail but He will never leave you. Remember the Holy Spirit is your comforter, guide, friend and helper.
Friday, May 9, 2025
May 9 – Recovery – Psalm 51:8
May 9 – Recovery – Psalm 51:8
David was looking forward to his recovery. David had been exposed as a sinner. He had just gone through seeing his child died because of his sin. It was a devastating and surreal time for David. His bones and life has been crushed by his own sin. David knew it and he was devastated. There is nothing worse than being overwhelmed by the consequences of our actions and sins.
David asked the Lord to once again hear joy and gladness. When forgiveness comes true joy returns and our hearts are glad. The psalmist said, “sorrow is for the night but joy comes in the morning.” It is amazing how everything looks just a bit brighter in the morning. A woman had been crying al night for her children and in the morning she went into their room and knelt beside their beds and prayed. God whispered in her heart, “They will be ok.” Joy and gladness came into her heart and it will happen to you if you trust the Lord.
Thursday, May 8, 2025
May 8 – Clean me – Psalm 51:7
May 8 – Clean me – Psalm 51:7
We are continuing our journey through Psalm 51, with David asking the Lord to cleanse him. The instrument revealed is Hyssop. Hyssop is a small bush which has two applications in Jewish lifestyle. First, it is a bush used for aroma therapy. When its leaves are crushed they exhibit a sweet aroma. Next, it is used in Jewish rites of purification. David says cleanse me with hyssop. I do not want anything to make me unclean in your sight God stated David
David then states that when God cleanses us we shall be whiter than snow. Snow is rare in Israel so when it happens it has a profound effect. Isaiah used this illustration in his book. In the mindset of the ancient person this was the best metaphor for cleansing from sin. A son remembered his father often in prayer using this phrase and how his father`s life was a consistent example of godly living. Ask God to cleanse you from your sin today if need be and keep short accounts with God.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
May 7 – Inward Parts - Psalm 51:6
May 7 – Inward Parts - Psalm 51:6
David then talks about what should be going on in the heart. You see our heart is where the issues of life take place. First, we should have truth in the inward parts. Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. He is the only truth we need. His life is what we should be striving to replicate. The irony of truth is that Pilate asked Jesus what was truth and the truth was standing in front of him in the person of Jesus Christ.
Next, David says that wisdom is something that should be sought in the inward parts. We should ask the Lord for wisdom to be present in our life. It will come when we seek God. In James 1:5 we learn that if we lack wisdom we can ask God who will give to us in abundance. Both these can be received and cultivated in our hearts or inwards parts. Seek them daily and see how God changes your life.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
May 6 – The human condition – Psalm 51:5
May 6 – The human condition – Psalm 51:5
David then states the human condition. This is the reason why man is separated from God. We are sinners from birth. We inherited the Adamic nature. When Adam sinned he passed it on to his offspring. David stated that he was sinner from the moment he was conceived. That is why Jesus was born of a virgin. He did not possess this nature. His conception, birth and life made Him the perfect sacrifice for mankind. Jesus was 100% God and 100% man the perfect union of the divine and the natural.
Jesus Christ knew who mankind was and he chose to sacrifice His life for our sins. He saved us from our own sinfulness. The grace of God was extended to us that while we were yet sinner Christ died for us What the first Adam did, the second Adam who is Jesus Christ undid and now we have a friendship and peace with God. What a wonderful reality. Share this truth with those in your world today.
Monday, May 5, 2025
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