March 28, 2013 (Judges 4-5; Psalm 39, 41; 1 Corinthians 13)
From the Life Journal of Adam Proux:
Scripture: “But as I stood there in silence, not even speaking good things, the turmoil within me grew worse. The more I thought about it, the hotter I got, igniting a fire of words” Psalm 39:2-3 NLT
Observation: David resolved to keep his tongue from sin; that is, he decided not to complain to others about what he was going through. He held his tongue to people but eventually had to cry out to God for mercy! David stood in silence, not even speaking of good things, and the turmoil within him grew worse. Finally he asked God to remind him how brief his time on earth would be and how his days were numbered. David asked God to rescue him from his rebellion.
Application: How quickly God will rush to us with mercy when we come to the end of ourselves. How quickly God hears our plea when we complain to Him, rather than everyone else. How quickly God will restore us when we come to Him in true repentance. He will lift us up out of the muddy mess we’ve made! God proves we are His by discipline and by mercy. Weeping may endure for the night, but joy comes in the morning.
Prayer: Dear Lord, thank You for this day. Thank You for the mercy and grace You give daily. Thank You for hearing my complaints, thank You for rescuing me! Teach me Your ways Lord, touch me to understand. Open my eyes that I may see, remove the scales from my eyes. Prepare me for service that will bring honor and glory to You, in Jesus name, Amen!