THE STORY OF JESUS: Psalm 15
“Whoever does these things will never be shaken.” (Psalm 15:5)
Oh the joy of being perfect… that’s what this psalm is about.
That leaves me out.
If you want a solid, stable, God-blessed life, be perfect!
According to David, these are the only people that get to enjoy God’s presence.
Well this Psalm is wrong on two counts, even though its ultimately right.
True, living outside of God’s righteous will does ruin life and joy.
But Jesus lived perfectly, and He was definitely shaken – He died!
And even though I’m not perfect, I do enjoy God’s presence.
The reason Jesus suffered, even though perfect, was because He stood up to sin.
He went against the current of unrighteousness, and was crushed by it.
But ultimately, God restored Him BECAUSE He lived the righteous life.
Death had no hold on Him, because death is the curse for sin, and He didn’t sin.
By refusing sin, resisting Satan and overcoming death, Jesus has restored God’s kingdom.
Adam is back on the throne, and has been restored to fellowship with God.
Anyone who stands with Jesus, despite being imperfect, is now forgiven and welcome.
Jesus is perfect for us, and God accepts us as perfect in Him.
That leaves me in… and you too!!!
Take time today to enjoy the grace of God’s presence with Jesus.
“Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.” (Hebrews 10:19-22)
What do you sense the Lord saying to you?
PRAYER
Lord, because of You I am forgiven and welcome and restored and loved. I have been made righteous by trusting in You… and I do!