Daily Gratitude Year 13 - Day 66: Today, I am grateful for an invitation to "search."
Search warrants have a negative connotation because they mean someone might be in trouble. When a search warrant is at the door, most humans feel a moment of panic. "What are they looking for?" "What do they think I did?" Or, perhaps the panic of being caught in a questionable or compromising situation. No one wants a search warrant at the door.
David wrote this Psalm:
"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
When David messed up, it was big! This is a beautiful passage that points to the relief that comes from confessing our sins... the ones He already knows about, so it is not a surprise. Still we attempt to hide them, just like Adam and Eve.
David says, "test me" and "know my anxious thoughts." Yes, He already knows our anxiety, too. Anxiety has a root. Psychology and culture will find many explanations, but David figured it out many centuries ago. Falling out of relationship with God is at the root of anxiety. A heart that is full of guilt, regret, and shame.
"Point out my offenses" is a humble prayer. Then, David says, "Lead me." He knows there are two paths. One leads to life everlasting. The other does not.
His love is deep. His grace is wide. He longs to save and not condemn, but we must seek His face. We must open our hearts to the search. Whatever is found, we have a way to redemption and full propitiation.
God provided a way through his son... Yeshua... Jesus... our Savior... and our King.
Today, I am grateful for an invitation to "search."
No comments:
Post a Comment