Search me, O God
Every day we're reading or listening to part of the Bible together and sharing thoughts with you. Today it’s Becky Evans:
What did I like about today’s passage?
The contrast between God, who He is and how He cares for us, and the ‘evil’ and ‘violence’ that is in the world. Reading through the three Psalms, the content and sentiment change quite dramatically several times, which highlighted the contrast to me.
I also liked the warning/check for me about how easily I fall into the evil and violence around me.
David says, “Search me, O God” (Psalm 139 verse 23) to see what is going on inside of me and then he asks for God to keep him from straying into ‘evil.’ “Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth…” (Psalm 141 verse 3)
What did it show me about Father God, Jesus or the Holy Spirit?
How much Father God knows me and cares for me.
That He is over all things and so much bigger than I can imagine.
And that the Holy Spirit is always with me, always.
What am I going to do differently as a result?
Look more honestly and with purpose for my faults and weaknesses because...
I can be secure in knowing that I am totally known and totally loved by God
I want to be who God made me to be. I am free in Jesus now, but I know how easily I get caught up in the things around me that aren’t of God. I want to live in the freedom and life God has for me now.
Who am I going to share this with?
People around me, by being honest and not defensive about my faults.