Psalms 139 Conclusion

Good Morning!

Before we go to Ps. 139, let's read for a moment, Ephesians 6:12 (KJV) :

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

We must always know, or search through prayer until we understand, what God means in His Word; not letting it become ammunition used against another person in the situations that we encounter in our own lives. Let me show you what I mean.  Psalms 139:19-22 says this:

¹⁹ O God, if only you would destroy the wicked!
Get out of my life, you murderers!
²⁰ They blaspheme you;
your enemies misuse your name.
²¹ O Lord, shouldn’t I hate those who hate you?
Shouldn’t I despise those who oppose you?
²² Yes, I hate them with total hatred,
for your enemies are my enemies

Knowing that "we wrestle not against flesh and blood" means the people around us are not our enemies.  There may be confrontation from time to time; in the work place, people we know, and even people in the church or family.  But we are never to look at them as they are our enemies, or God's, for that matter.  Jesus came that we might ALL be saved.  Though not all will choose salvation, God's desire for that to happen and His provision are in place. Who or what is this enemy referred to?  It is the principalities, powers, or rulers of darkness that are against God.  We tend to shift our focus off of the big picture, and put a person's face to the problem. The war is with the spirit that drives hatred, rage, murder, addictions, pornography,  the sex slave trade arena, a thirst for power, and the list goes on.

There is always a reason why confrontation exists...... and we need to remember that God doesn't cause confrontation but, He will use it like any other road block in our lives, to work out the plan that He has in our life. The last verses of this Psalm, shows us how to pray, as often as needed.

 

Psalms 139: 23-24 (NLT)
²³ Search me, O God, and know my heart;
test me and know my anxious thoughts.
²⁴ Point out anything in me that offends you,
and lead me along the path of everlasting life 



I have prayed this. Actually, I have prayed it many times. And this I know for sure, the word of God will always be what it needs to be in our situation now and not just in our situations past.  The word is alive and present in everything that we go through, everytime.  Mercy, Grace and God's Love doesn't run out on us, it is always there, and it is us who makes the decision to recieve it. If you would, let's walk out this prayer. 

Search me, O God, - I am coming to you about my faults, and not someone elses. 
and know my heart - Inspect my heart, thoughts and intentions.
test me and know my anxious thoughts - Try my thoughts and intentions and see if they are of you. Take my fears and regrets, I can't carry them anymore.  You offered to take this away, if I am willing to give them up.  Here they are Lord, I lay them down and surrender to your ways.
Point out anything in me that offends you - Keep me on the wheel Oh God, show me the things  that are not like you or your ways.  Create in me a clean heart and make me more like you.
and lead me along the path of everlasting life.-  Guide me through this life, that it may end with eternal life with you.  In Jesus Name  Amen.

I pray that through Psalms 139 it shows the reality that our relationship with our  Heavenly Father really is a journey.  And it's a journey that is worth it!  Keep learning to trust in Him. The benefits brings peace and contentment that none can compare!

 Blessings to you, have a great friends!