The landlord is coming!

Scripture

Psalm 139: 1 & 24 “O Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me… Point out anything in me that offends you and lead me along the path of everlasting life”.

 

Observation

David understands that the place of examination and intent is found in the heart. He invites God to undertake an inspection of the condition of his inner man and to present him with a list of things to tackle. A little like the landlord coming and doing an inspection of his property that we may be living in. He knows the condition he created it to be in and therefore comes with an acute (not accusing) eye looking for anything amiss. David invites the inspection and now asks God to point out the things that require attention. He knows that correction and investment in maintaining a clean heart leads him along the path of everlasting life.

 

Application

Sometimes my life can be like my house. I make sure the rooms that guests see are clean and orderly, giving them a sense that everything is going well. But unbeknown to them I’ve put all of the mess and clutter in the back room and closed the door. I’d be embarrassed if a guest accidently walked into this room as they would see all of the excess, the clutter and mess untidily cast into this space. I can’t hide that from the landlord. When he comes he inspects all of his property. When I invite Christ into my life he doesn’t want to be entertained he wants to become a part of my life. Can I have the courage of David to ask him to examine all of the rooms and then to point out anything that he is concerned about? Being Lord of my life looks like this. I’ve invited Him in as Lord of all not just Lord of some.

 

Prayer

Jesus forgive me when I treat you as a person to entertain. You never asked or even offered that to me. I invited you in as Lord of my life. Therefore, examine me and point out the things that I need to invest maintenance and repairs to. Help me to have the courage to tackle the things you highlight.

 

Jim Jung