"Do not bring your servant into judgment, for no one living is righteous before you." (Ps 143) "We should suspect ourselves of being partial" ~Matthew Henry Commentary on Acts 15:39 In everything Father I feel my need for you. I need you to cover my sins and foolishness; to see for me when I am … Continue reading We should suspect ourselves
Category: Meditation
Staring
To stare at sin, our own or another's, is to stop staring at our Lord Jesus, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. To stare at wounds, our own or another's, is to stop staring at our Lord Jesus, who is the Great Physician. To stare at injustice, our own … Continue reading Staring
Our Great Shepherd in Ezekiel 34
Lord Jesus, please teach me how to shepherd like you. Let me begin with receiving your shepherding of me; teach me to shepherd my own weak and injured soul. Then, my Lord, grant me the grace to search for the lost sheep wandering on the jagged mountains of life. Let me bind up the injured … Continue reading Our Great Shepherd in Ezekiel 34
Drowning
I have been drowning for several days. "Save me, O God; for the waters are come in unto my soul." Why? "O God, thou knowest my foolishness; and my sins are not hid from thee." I want. I am selfish, hurt and lonely. "Turn unto me according to the multitude of thy tender mercies." You … Continue reading Drowning