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Chatting with Jesus

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Lord, after the psalmist committed to serving You, did he fear he might not keep his end of the deal? Did the enemy of his soul, that lying devil, whisper in his ear he could not live for God even if his life depended on it?He had done too much wrong. As I read his words, it seems that way. In Psalm 25, when he publicly declares his commitment to You, the skeptics came out in droves, watching his every move, anxious for him to stumble in his new profession of faith. As we read his plea, how many Christ followers have prayed the same. I have on many occasions.

“Oh, Lord, I give my life to You, I trust in You, my God. Do not let me be disgraced or let my enemies rejoice in my defeat,”—Psalm 25: 2

Like me, the psalmist remained flawed, but forgiven. Sure he sinned again, but immediately repented and continued his relationship with You. But what if he failed to uphold his end of the commitment? For anyone with a working conscience, what could be worse than being publicly disgraced? After publicly proclaiming faith in You, falling away from the faith would give the critics a field day.

Because of his leadership position in society, the psalmist was used to being in the spotlight. But for average new believers, being in the spotlight presents uncomfortable situations they didn’t know they signed up for.

But Lord, You have given us everything we need to live for You. You have our backs. You gave Your Holy Spirit to live inside us, to guide and protect us. And not only that, You promised Your followers that once they belong to You, nothing on Earth or in Hell can snatch us out of Your hand, (John 10:28). According to Romans 8:35-38, nothing can separate us from Your love. Jude recorded another great truth to assure believers of their eternal security.

“Now all glory to God, who is able to keep you from falling away and will bring you with great joy into His glorious presence without a single fault,” —Jude 1:24 (emphasis added)

Lord, I agree with the psalmist: You go all out to keep all who trust You from being disgraced,” Psalm 25:3.

Amen, Jesus