What a glorious day in which we live, opportunities on
every hand to display the Christ that lives within us! It is also a time of
difficulties, trails and temptations. In
our Message today we take a serious look at Psalm 143. It is powerful, first David begins to Prayer
for it seems he is in great distress. He cries out for Mercy! He recognizes
that no individual can be justified before a Holy God. But in his state of
distress he also recognizes the “Faithfulness” of the God he serves and he asks
for answers. David lets us know the enemy is persecuting his soul and he has
been driven to darkness. I’m wondering
if anyone can identify with these feelings of desolation? The devil is in conflict with his soul, [our
soul] the place of all his affections, his goals, and his dreams; he goes on to
say that the enemy is also overwhelming his spirit until his heart is desolate.
Our spirit is the spiritual part of mankind, the place where Jesus abides,
where the Holy Spirit of God convicts and comforts. What do we learn from
David’s desolation? As the Spirit of
Lord is prompting him to write these words, we note that also the Holy Spirit
is encouraging him in the right direction for we read his next heart felt
statement: “Cause me to hear Thy lovingkindness
in the morning; for in Thee do I Trust: cause me to know the way wherein I
should walk; for I lift up my soul unto Thee.” David’s heart cry continues:
“Teach me to do Thy will; for Thou art my God: Thy spirit is good. Lead me into the land of
uprightness. Quicken me, O Lord, for Thy name's sake: for Thy righteousness'
sake bring my soul out of trouble.” There are many instances of
distress that David suffered but he railed against God only sought for His lovingkindness
and requested His guidance. Loving you
and Praying for you, Pastor
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