April 29, 2013 (2 Samuel 4-5; Psalm 139; Matthew 16)
From the Life Journal of Adam Proux:
Scripture: “Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.” Psalm 139:23-24 NLT
Observation: David asked God to search him for sin and point it out, even to the point of testing his thoughts. David knew that wrong thinking would lead to wrong living. Test me and know my anxious thoughts, point out anything that offends you. At this point in David’s life he was on the mountain. He had just been anointed as king of Israel and he seemed to be in touch with God on an intimate level. He sought God and obeyed God and followed His instructions carefully. David knew God had created him and formed him in the darkness of his mother’s womb. He knew God knew everything about him; he could never escape God’s Spirit.
Application: If you asked God to search you for sin what would He find? What about your thoughts? What about the very intents of your heart, are your motives pure and undefiled? One of the most beneficial prayers we could ever pray would have to be this prayer. Yet the answer to this prayer could mean serious decisions would need to be made on our part. What if God revealed some sin that was offensive to Him that you enjoyed, would you be willing to forsake it? Would you be willing to submit to God your whole heart and life? Are you willing to be searched by God? Are you willing to address the issues of sin He discovers? You are not hiding anything from Him, He knows all, sees all, and nothing is hidden from Him, not even your thoughts!
Prayer: Dear Lord, search me and know my heart. Help me know how to deal with any sin You find. Lead me in the right and protect me from the wrong. Point out anything in me that offends You. Give me the courage to surrender all to You. Strengthen me to submit in full assurance of Your love. Thank You for Your mercy and grace that provide and protect me everyday, in Jesus name, Amen!