THANKFUL

Chatting with Jesus
Thursday, December 19, 2024

Lord, I wonder what the psalmist would think seeing people walking around with their heads constantly looking down at a rectangular device in their hands. Would the psalmist believe how we carry the entire world in our hand? But how convenient for believers to have your written Word at our fingertips. With our cell phones, tablets, and other devices, we can access your Word anytime, anywhere. That being so, we have no excuse not to know what you require of those who follow you. Knowing what you require puts the acceptance of your Word and our obedience squarely on us. We now own it.

The psalmist didn’t have the luxury of instant communication. Lacking cell phone service or internet, the psalmist relied on your divine wisdom to record your commandments. However, as he recorded your Word, you opened the psalmist’s eyes of his erring ways. Lord, he recorded his revelation as a warning to keep our carnal desires in check, otherwise, we’re easily led astray.

“You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully. Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees!” (Psalm 119:4–5 NLT).

Lord, like the psalmist, this scripture passage describes me. Do my actions consistently reflect your decrees? Of course not. No one can perfectly keep the Ten Commandments and your godly principles. That is why I can never outrun your grace.

Lord, as Christ followers, may we sincerely desire to keep your commandments, even though you know we will come up short time and again. Strengthen us to always be on guard to protect our spiritual well-being is we are to “consistently reflect your decrees.”

Amen, Jesus.