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“Create in me a pure heart, O God,
and renew a steadfast spirit within me. “ – Psalm
51:10
We know right from wrong.
From the moment of conception, while still in the womb we were
fellowshipping with God the Father and being taught what righteousness looks
like. Yet, our lives are filled with the
temptations and sin filled actions that completely contradict what He has
placed inside of us. Paul stated it in Romans
7:15, “I do not understand what I do.
For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do.” We are all born into a sinful world and learn
the ways of the world through our upbringing and conforming to other’s
expectations of us.
King David was no different. As we recall his life we think about his courage in taking on Goliath and his compassion and love for God through his youth. We think about his maturing to become the King of Israel and his loyalty to those around him. Then we must also think about his transgressions and unrighteousness through adultery, lust, murder and self proclamation. By no means was David perfect in his actions, but what set him apart as God’s chosen King and “a man after My own heart” (Acts 13:22) was his understanding of who he was in God’s eyes.
You see God can look past the sin, the unrighteousness and the transgressions. His grace is sufficient for all of these shortcomings and behaviors. God knows your heart, your soul and what it is that keeps you from Him. He has given you everything you need to fully follow in His footsteps, but He has also given you the choice to refuse His grace if you so desire. Notice how David states here in Psalm 51 – “…renew a steadfast spirit within me.” The Holy Spirit never leaves you. When you accept Jesus Christ as your savior and Lord, you can receive the Holy Spirit. He dwells within your soul, within your mind and heart. He will never leave you, despite the choices we make in life. David is reaching out to the Lord to renew that compassion, desire and loyalty to the Lord that he once held so dear in every decision he would make. You and I need to do the same, and seek the renewing of our faith, trust and obedience to His word in our lives.
King David was no different. As we recall his life we think about his courage in taking on Goliath and his compassion and love for God through his youth. We think about his maturing to become the King of Israel and his loyalty to those around him. Then we must also think about his transgressions and unrighteousness through adultery, lust, murder and self proclamation. By no means was David perfect in his actions, but what set him apart as God’s chosen King and “a man after My own heart” (Acts 13:22) was his understanding of who he was in God’s eyes.
You see God can look past the sin, the unrighteousness and the transgressions. His grace is sufficient for all of these shortcomings and behaviors. God knows your heart, your soul and what it is that keeps you from Him. He has given you everything you need to fully follow in His footsteps, but He has also given you the choice to refuse His grace if you so desire. Notice how David states here in Psalm 51 – “…renew a steadfast spirit within me.” The Holy Spirit never leaves you. When you accept Jesus Christ as your savior and Lord, you can receive the Holy Spirit. He dwells within your soul, within your mind and heart. He will never leave you, despite the choices we make in life. David is reaching out to the Lord to renew that compassion, desire and loyalty to the Lord that he once held so dear in every decision he would make. You and I need to do the same, and seek the renewing of our faith, trust and obedience to His word in our lives.
Loving Father,
We come before You and acknowledge Your sovereignty Lord. We ask Your forgiveness for our transgressions and our iniquities in life. Help us to find the passion, the fire and the desire to serve You with the zeal of new lovers. Build within each of us a compassion to live for You and to give back to You the praise, glory and honor that You so deserve. In Your name I pray – Amen.
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