Psalm 26 - 10.22.21

Scripture - What stood out?

Psalm 26 (NIV)

1 Vindicate me, Lord,

    for I have led a blameless life;

I have trusted in the Lord

    and have not faltered.

2 Test me, Lord, and try me,

    examine my heart and my mind;

3 for I have always been mindful of your unfailing love

    and have lived in reliance on your faithfulness.

Observation - What does it say?

A psalm of David.

Understanding - What does it mean?

Thank you Lord for growing and nurturing me at a church that is filled with so many godly men, men of faith who desire to be more like You Jesus. 

As I read this psalm I almost have to remind myself that I am not simply reading flowery poetry although the words are beautiful. King David’s intent is not hyperbole or self aggrandizement. His desire is to be saved to be vindicated. He is pleading for his life. This man after Your own heart was begging to be taken into your home and confirming his status as a non-sinner. 

I have studied the life of Your servant David and I think I can count his sins with one hand. King David came so close to the life of Jesus is the way I remember him for now. And to hear such a man pleading for his life is so humbling, Lord. Here is a man whose trust in you never faltered, his thoughts were always of your unfailing love, and he lived relying on your faithfulness. Just wow. And he still begged you for his life. Such was his humility.

Life Application - How can I apply this to my life today?

Thank You Lord for how godly men seem to get me a bit more focused on You. Thank You for providing models like David who have come before us and tried so hard to set good examples. Thank You for Your unfailing love. Thank You for Your faithfulness. Thank you Lord for growing and nurturing me at a church that is filled with so many godly men, men of faith who desire to be more like You Jesus. I may not have had the life that your servant David had but I would like to set my eyes on a future that more closely resembles Your servant’s heart. As I go about my day today I will remind myself out loud:

for I will lead a blameless life;

I will trust in the Lord

    and will not falter.

 for I will always be mindful of your unfailing love

    and will live in reliance on your faithfulness.

In the name of Jesus, amen.

-kenneth lee