Unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul. O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me. (Psalm 25:1-2)
You may recognize these words from a Scripture memory program or from years of devotions…but if they caused you to break into song (even just in your head), you’re probably of the Maranatha Music generation! I am of that generation and have fond memories of waiting for their next album release and singing their songs in Youth Group. In fact verse 2 above is running through my head today as a catchy melody…
We don’t talk in “shame” language very much anymore. I think it was being misused in our culture, but David recognized that any failure he had fighting God’s enemies reflected badly on God. Our enemies are not flesh and blood and are most often manifested in us by temptations we allow to turn into sin (Eph 6:12; James 1:13-15). Resisting temptation is a matter of walking (living) in the light of God’s presence and in fellowship with God’s people. If I am cowering in darkness, my enemies will triumph and I will be ashamed. I need to stay in the light, and I implore you to do the same! Simple to say, a challenge to do 24/7 in 2024!
Praying for you as you pray for me,
Pastor Scott
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