Most of my friends will likely have figured out by now that I really enjoy reading/studying/mulling over the life and writings of David. A man of great passion, courage and wisdom but also a man often mired in the consequences of his own very human weaknesses. Most of us can likely relate to this man after Gods own heart as he literally lays bare his most passionate, heartfelt and ultimately very human thoughts and emotions. Its often a wild ride as this powerful king, leader of men, builder of nations seems to soar to the highest mountains of exultation and celebration and plunge to the deepest valley of desolation and despair....sometimes within just a few verses. I, for one, take great comfort and encouragement in his writings and can relate all too well (and all too often) to his overwhelming desire to serve God faithfully while frequently being distracted and sometimes very nearly defeated by his own humanity coupled with the realities of a fallen world. Yet, thankfully I have the blessed assurance of a risen savior that redeemed (and redeems) all of my sins, resolves all the dissonance, loves me infinitely more than my finite mind can ever begin to imagine....and overlaying all of that is a sure and certain confidence that beyond all the confusion, despair, pain and suffering that we all feel and experience while walking this terrestrial ball.....Love wins. Always. Today while reading Davids writings I came across a passage that really resonated with me. How often have I worried that my own clay feet will have a negative influence on others, that my personal often stumbling walk and evolutionary development through this wondrously dynamic followship might cause others to falter or be distracted....and here, again, Davids thoughts so closely parallel mine.... O God, you know my folly; the wrongs I have done are not hidden from you. Let not those who hope in you be put to shame through me, O Lord GOD of hosts; let not those who seek you be brought to dishonor through me, O God of Israel. (Psalm 69:5-6 ESV)
Posted on: Sat, 29 Mar 2014 16:00:13 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015