Chatting with Jesus
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Lord, surely you weren’t restricting this Scripture to young people only.
“How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your Word” (Psalm 119:9)
Couldn’t this apply to folks of all ages, those “fresh from the womb” to those “close to the tomb.” You require those claiming to be your follower to obey your Word—the sacred Scriptures. The psalmist may have been remembering his youth, when in the confusions of youth, he searched for meaning and purpose. Like all youths before him, including me, he asked all the “why” and “how” questions of life. These questions are not limited to youths. All ages seek answers only you provide.
Genesis details how you created us in your image. You even trusted us with the gift of free will, allowing us to make our own decisions. Sadly, that apple in the Garden that looked so luscious and juicy turned out to be rotten and full of worms. The sin of disobedience caused a separation between you and us. If there is a positive side of man’s downfall it must be this: you never allowed our desire to know you to be lost. We still desire to know you. True to your character, you revealed to the young psalmist your glory.
The psalmist wrote: “I have tried hard to find you—don’t let me wander from your commands” (Psalm 119:10).
Imagine the exuberance of the psalmist. He’d finally found what he had been looking for. Those lingering questions were finally answered. Following your commands, he found the joy and contentment he sought. His life had meaning.
How wonderful, Lord. You have this for all who follow you. Amen, Jesus.
THANKFUL 