THANKFUL

Thursday, May 5, 2022

Lord, the opening statement of Psalm 139 stir my consciousness of Your presence. “O Lord, You have examined my heart,” the psalmist wrote, and then had to admit, “and know everything about me.”  This truth should set the tone as how I live my life. Nothing about me is hidden from You.  You examined my ‘heart’—the deepest, most secret places of my spirit, where few, if any, are allowed entrance. But You tear that wall down. You know the truth behind my every motive, my evil thoughts are exposed, and every carnal weakness is on full display. No amount of camouflage hides the real me from You.

To the unbeliever, this truth should be unsettling, knowing they get away with nothing and cannot hide from Your presence. Open the unbeliever’s spiritual eyes to see You standing with open arms, calling them to come to You.

For the believer, this truth is a comfort, knowing Jesus paid our sin debt is paid in full, and Your Holy Spirit lives within each Christ-follower’s heart, constantly working to make us more like You. Are we perfect? Are you kidding?  Sometimes our motives are self-centered, leading our thoughts to flirt with temptation or releasing our carnality’s ugliness. Thankfully, when we fail we also see Your open arms dispensing Your grace to us. This is a comfort for the believer, for You have examined our heart, and it belongs to You.

Knowing You know all about me and You still rejoice to call me Your child just leaves me speechless. I am greatly humbled by Your grace. Love You, Jesus. Amen.