“Truth for Truckers” *April 9, 2014* Psalm 69 “Drawing
near to God”
Psalm
69 is filled with David’s requests to his God. A total of (28) requests, (18)
for David’s direct benefit and (10) for God to take vengeance upon his enemies
are given in this lengthy Psalm. But, the underlying theme through all of these
requests is for God to draw near to David. This is seen in (v.14-18) where he repeatedly
calls upon the LORD (7) times culminating with a focus upon drawing near to the
LORD: “Hear me O LORD; for Thy
loving-kindness is good; turn unto me according to the multitude of Thy tender
mercies. And hide not Thy face from Thy servant; for I am in trouble; hear me
speedily. Draw nigh unto my soul, and redeem it: deliver me because of my
enemies.” (v.16-18)
Try praying these verses to
the Lord as the main part of your daily worship of the Lord. Give him your
heart as you repeat David’s time proven praying and draw near to God. James
tells us: “Draw nigh to God and He will
draw nigh to you.” (James 4:8) James gives nine more commandments to the
Believer making his list the complete Ten Commandments of the New Testament
(James 4:7-11):
1.
Submit yourselves
therefore to God
2.
Resist the devil
3. Draw nigh
to God
4.
Cleanse your
hands
5.
Purify your
hearts
6.
Be afflicted
7.
Mourn
8.
Weep
9.
Humble yourselves
10. Speak not evil one of another
Drivers, pray through James’ commandments
in order to check your heart as you draw near to God!
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