"Establish Your word to Your servant, Who is devoted to fearing You".
Psalm 119:38. NKJV
The Psalmist tells us to be careful what we look at. Now, this could cover a multitude of things, but I feel, we can safely say that this describes anything that will cause us to sin. Remember, King David fell to sin when he first saw Bathsheba (2 Samuel 11). When he should have been at war, he was on his roof top and, began lusting after her when he viewed her bathing. That moment led to him having her brought to his quarters where he indulged himself with her. The result, she became pregnant, her husband was murdered and sin followed sin.
What are you likely to look at that you know you shouldn't? It could be TV, films, videos or someone's spouse, which may lead to adultery. It could also be gazing at something you can't afford and stealing the item. Whatever it may be, the Psalmist calls them 'Worthless things', and it is true. If anything is going to draw you away to commit sin, you are going to pay the price at some stage. If you get away with it while you are alive, if you don't ask God to forgive you, you will pay the price for it in heaven, when you meet Jesus. Is it worth it?
It takes discipline to be a follower of Jesus Christ, in fact, it takes all you have to walk that thin road to heaven. But it is worth it. The joy and blessings that you will have in heaven, have no words to describe them but, in the here and now, God wants you to walk in blessing and He's willing to help you every step of the way. He is calling you to ask Him to: "Establish Your word to Your servant, Who is devoted to fearing You". If necessary, God is willing to re-build your walk with Him. He is wanting the old man to disappear and the new man to be birthed. If you're willing, this is what He will do.
The Psalmist asks that he may be revived in the things of God. When we feel this way, God is willing to do this. He is willing to re-ignite your relationship with Him, to fill you to overflowing with His Spirit. Your part is to be willing to be purged of all the things that are holding you back - those lustful thoughts, those envious feelings towards someone, the jealousy you hold over someone and the grudges and bad feelings. They are the things that need a clear out. God is willing to help but you must be willing to do your bit. It will take discipline, hard work and pain to get yourself in shape. But it will be worth it.
Why not begin right now? There's never been a better time.
If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now
Lord Jesus, I have sinned. I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today. In Jesus' Name. Amen
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