Psalm 22:23 “You who fear the Lord, praise Him! All you descendants of Jacob, glorify Him. And fear Him, all you offspring of Israel.”
Dear God,
Thank You for the revelation of Yourself in scripture. I also appreciate the sharing of Your word, at the convention this Easter by the appointed speakers. How You must rejoice over those who gave their hearts to You for the first time, or renewed their commitment. By experience I know that You do hear me (us), when we cry out to You, at all times, whether it be a renewal commitment, as well as from the depths of our soul, when we ask You to search our hearts for sins and/or a canker residing there, that has been keeping You from being fully in tune with us.
Father God, it does not seem possible that for some they turn from a relationship with Jesus, which in reality for that life, negates the sacrifice of Jesus, as payment for their sins, making it not possible for that person at that time to be saved? We are reminded of this in Psalm 22 written by David many years before the coming of Your Son, verse 16……..”They pierced My hands and My feet.” Verse 18 “They divide My garments among them, and for My clothing they cast lots.”
I am reminded also of Your own love and compassion for we the sinner, at the same time as suffering with Your Son whilst He was on the cross. Psalm 22:24 “For He has not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; nor has He hidden His face from Him. But when He cried to Him, He heard.”
I am so glad You attend to every contrite prayer. Please come into my heart and soul again today.
Amen