THANKFUL

Thursday, June 9, 2022

Lord, in his zeal to live all-in for You, did the psalmist overcommit himself when he promised, “I will be careful to live a blameless life,” (Psalm 101:2). Realizing his weaknesses, I wonder if no sooner had the words left his lips that he thought, “What in the world did I just vow?” He knew living a blameless life was impossible. Did the devil rub his hands together in glee, saying, “Oh yeah? We’ll see,” and then party with his demons preparing attacks? Acknowledging the weight of his commitment, the psalmist did what hopefully most of us would do. He turned to his true source of strength. “You are going to help me, aren’t You Lord?”  (Psalm 101:2, part B). And oh mercy! Did You ever help, Lord!

What enabled a person to live blameless before You, in the psalmist day still works today for imperfect, flawed people who have a heart for You, God. All who believe that You are who You say You are, and You reward anyone who seeks You, and trust that Your Son Jesus paid the penalty for our sins, You declare as blameless, and righteous, (Genesis 15:6; John 3:16,17). You even claim us as Your children and invite us to come to You anytime. You said we could call You “Daddy” (John 1:12,13 ).

That’s good news for believers. Because sin and unrighteousness cannot be in Your presence, when You see us, our flaws and failures are nowhere to be found — You see only Jesus’ righteousness.  

Lord, I love how You always spoil the devil’s party. You rock, Jesus.