Psalm 51: 5 - 9
In verse 6 we learn that God's desire is for us to have truth deep inside us. He does not want me to have false things and ideas in my spirit. Can you think of things that you once believed to be "true" but have found that they were false? How did God reveal the falseness to you? God is our quintessential teacher! As we journey, both physically and spiritually, I pray to have open eyes and an open heart to confront anything in me that is false.
In the flow of this particular Psalm, I think the "truth" has to do with our view of ourselves. It confronts the reader with personal sin and the continual battle against it. Some of you may remember the comedy of Flip Wilson: "The devil made me do it!" (snicker, snicker, ha, ha). That image of sin as comedy has marked many in my generation. And the image makes it funny, not tragic. The image strips away personal responsibility, leaving continual blame in its wake. That is something "in our inner parts" which is false. Time to lay aside that falsehood and claim the truth of this Psalm - I was born with a penchant for sin and desperately need to be washed clean. One person, only one, can accomplish that washing ... Jehovah God . Are you willing to look at yourself - honestly? If so, be sure that you are willing to go all the way to crying out to this God for cleansing. He offers it - is able and willing to do it - and even brings joy and gladness and rejoicing on the other side (verse 8).
Why not have a time of confession right now? What do you see in yourself that needs washing? Any behaviors? Attitudes? Thoughts? And then ... listen for the reverberations of joy that surround you. Remember: This God is faithful and just ... He will forgive and purify. That's the TRUTH! (1 John 1:9)
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