THANKFUL

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Lord, the psalmist lived a while in his own arrogance, ignoring Your precepts and Your Words of life. He was the king, and he acted like it.  His self-centered ways didn’t turn out well. As with most defiance of living contrary to God’s Word, what he’d hope would bring fulfillment only brought misery compounded at every turn. Second Samuel 12 tells how Nathan the prophet, brought God’s Word to admonish King David. “Hey, king, God is asking you, how’s that rebellious life working out for you?” He came to his senses, repented, and returned to living according to Your Word and values.  After David forsook the worthless things he chased after and sought You with all his being, Your mercy and grace restored his peace. The assurance his sins were forever forgiven brought an unexplainable joy to his soul, and the joy of his salvation sustained him daily on his road with You.  Years later, as David reflected over his life’s ups and downs, he penned his thoughts for our benefit. To paraphrase one such example, Psalm 119:92: If Your Words of truth about Your merciful character and unfailing love had not grabbed hold of my spirit when I acted the fool, I would have died in my misery.” The Lord God to the rescue again.

Lord, we’re thankful when we seek You, Your Word will always reach out to us when we need it most. Amen.