Psalms 51 starts with David's confession of sin after having been confronted by the prophet Nathan concerning his sin with Bathsheba. David confessed his sin and was restored. We should all desire a pure heart and confess our sin. Asking for mercy and compassion during these times is key. It is one of the hardest yet most cleansing things we can do. I have done this today. The hard part sometimes is turning away from what we want to do and let God have complete control of our spiritual life. That means getting the sin out and being wholeheartedly devoted to Him and following Him through the difficult times. This truly gets us off our track and keep us on God's track. Asking for mercy and compassion during these times is key. We are faithful to pray for ourselves and our needs. We should also pray for each other as the Lord has a way of strengthening each other as we pray in order to edify (build up) the body of Christ.
In psalms 52 and 53 the spiritual condition of God's people was one the Lord was deeply concerned with. We see the warnings and consequences of disobedience. The faithful continue to grow in the Lord. 52:8 "But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in God's unfailing love for ever and ever."
In Acts 20 Paul calls the Elders in and compels them to be keep watch over the flock which the Holy Spirit has made them overseers and teach the church members to be faithful to the flock. "Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with his own blood. 29I know that after I leave, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. 30Even from your own number men will arise and distort the truth in order to draw away disciples after them. 31So be on your guard! Remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears." Paul knew how we as sheep have a tendency to follow the grass and before we know it we are led into places other than where the Holy Spirit has led. Men will come even from inside to draw away disciples after them not wanting to give away their true motives. Shepherds are given spiritual authority and discernment from God in these matters and understand the consequences of wandering into dangerous pastures where illusion is present. Understanding and being in a constant state of submitting to that authority and ultimately God's authority is challenging as we fight the battle of our will. We are to pray for each other as I pray for all of you that we not be deceived and can understand and be content with where God has placed us to serve that we may all be encouraged and the flock will have unity in Christ. Embracing where He has placed us will allow us to serve wholeheartedly bringing others where God has saved and placed us.
Tomorrow's reading is Psalms 54-56;Acts 21:1-17
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