Psalms 139

Verse 4

“Before I even speak a word, you know what I will say”

We pray to let ourselves know what we want from God, and to develop our understanding of this connection.  God already knows everything, you pray to become aware of that.

Verse 7-10

“Where could I go to escape from your Spirit or from your sight?

If I were to climb up to the highest heavens, you would be there.  If I were to dig down to the world of the dead you would also be there.

Suppose I had wings like the dawning day and flew across the ocean.

Even then your powerful arm would guide and protect me.”

God is everywhere, even in death He rules.  He is the God of death, and none can escape from Him through death.  You cannot escape Life through suicide.  If you submit to God, also, there is no way you will be able to stray from His presence; He is that dependable. 

September 23, 2012

Psalms 107

Verse 26

“You were tossed to the sky and to the ocean depths, until things looked so bad that you lost your courage.”

The ocean depths, the deeper you sink, the less hope you have.  What causes this hopelessness?: the thought that you are surrounded by something that end up taking your life; this thing becomes bigger and bigger.  Your doom is so great around you, and it is slowly becoming great.  But it is just water… could it be that hopelessness comes from the fact that the environment is incompatible with your organism?  What if it wasn’t?  Then this event would not be daunting anymore, it would just be scenery.  Just like you are now covered and surrounded by air; you are not as close to death as you think; you would open your eyes and notice the trees around you, the structures, the light… You notice; there is no pain.  There is no violation, as you feel the salt water fill your lungs, as you feel your body running out of oxygen, as you feel your mind losing consciousness and function due to lack of oxygen.  There is no violation, as you feel yourself being engulfed by an inability to feel, to think… just enjoy the scenery, enjoy the ride.

September 23, 2012

Psalms 103

Verse 8-10

“The Lord is merciful! He is kind and patient and his love never fails.

The Lord won’t always be angry and point out our sins;

He doesn’t punish us as our sins deserve.”

How much punishment do we deserve? We deserve the worst of hell.  He has enough mercy even to let us live ignorantly of this.  Without His protection we will not be able to escape. Truth is inescapable, we cannot avoid our verdict (See Psalms 139:7).  There is no death that will keep us from judgment.  God rules all, Life rules all (See Psalms 139:10).  We cannot escape life.  All we can do is submit to it, and everything it throws at us.  I kneel at your feet Lord, as I willing bear all the agony that you have set for me.  Refine me with your fire.

September 23, 2012