Confidence. That is the word that challenges my spirit as I read this passage. The psamist has an unwavering confidence in God because of the time spent IN THE WORD. Wether he is giving an answer to the one who taunts him (vs 22) or speaking to kings (vs 46) he has a boldness of spirit because of the word. Verse 45 caught my attention. He says, "I walk in freedom." He is not ashamed, he is not uncertain, he is not bound by fear - he is free. As Jesus says in the new testament, "You shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free."(John 8:32) Once again the psalmist describes his attitude toward the word. He hopes in it (vs 43), he del;ights in it (vs 47), he loves it (vs 48).
God change my attitude toward your word today that I may have confidence in your unfailing love finding me today.
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The verse that caught my attention was Verse 46 "I will speak of your statutes before kings and will not be put to shame".
ReplyDeleteI've been struggling with really talking about salvation to my son, Mike. I'm not sure why, because I often pray for him to be saved. I have a opportunity to talk to him as we drive to Indpls. tonight to visit my elderly father. So please pray for us?
God, I pray for wisdom and the right words to touch Mike's heart tonight and to be able to speak with him without shame or fear so that he will come to know You and love You.
Thank you, Barbara
It's like Teflon! We needn't fear man's judgement or ridicule as long as we have God's Teflon coating on. :)
ReplyDeleteI will pray Barbara!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your post Barb, I have a hard time with this and my family too! "Help me Lord to be able to speak in Truth and Love to my family, take away my fear!"
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