Pastor Mary once shared a quote with us from author, Elizabeth George that stirred within my heart and has stuck with me. The quote aligns with today’s passage, “God has written His divine guidelines for your life right in the Bible.”
Although there is no record of the precise occasion for which David wrote Psalm 15, Scripture tells us that David always turned his heart back to God, even after he fell into sinful living. David knew that he needed to remain rooted in God’s Word and love so that his actions and life could be transformed. Friends, we are just like David!
In today’s passage, David highlights the qualities required to live in God’s loving presence with integrity and righteousness. Psalm 15 is really a “guide” for how we as believers are called to live. Jesus walked out this perfect example and revealed to us what it means to always dwell with Almighty God.
Friends may the Holy Spirit help each one of us to honor these guidelines for our lives today.
Psalm 15
A psalm of David.
1 Who may worship in your sanctuary, Lord?
Who may enter your presence on your holy hill?
2 Those who lead blameless lives and do what is right,
speaking the truth from sincere hearts.
3 Those who refuse to gossip
or harm their neighbors
or speak evil of their friends.
4 Those who despise flagrant sinners,
and honor the faithful followers of the Lord,
and keep their promises even when it hurts.
5 Those who lend money without charging interest,
and who cannot be bribed to lie about the innocent.
Such people will stand firm forever.
Prayer: Jesus, thank You for being the perfect example of how we are to walk, speak, and live. Holy Spirit, please help us to faithfully follow Your Word and to be an example for You in the lives of others. Be all that each of us need, Jesus. We ask all of this in Your Holy Name, Jesus. Amen.