7 Sep 2007

7 Sep -Song of Solomon 5-8; 2 Corinthians 9; Psalm 51; Proverbs 22:24-25

Psa 51 - Create in me a clean heart.
How can we stand in the presence of God? Expect that we come clean and that our sins are cleanse. Psa 51 also expressed another desire - a desire to come clean in the presence of God. Psa 51:4 "4 Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight,"

I look forward to each new day as I dwell in God. I know that I can put my trust in Him, because He is meriful and faithful.

Rachael ask about how to teach Josef about God and how to have him a intimate relationship with Jesus. Knowledge through God's words set the theological foundation, it will allow us to know who God is and that founded our identification with Him and subsequently our allegiance. A relationship is two way. God has come to us and its then our desire to know Him. Oce we did that, its about setting our priorities, values and purpose in Him. To Josef, he is still too young to understand all these, and the only best way is to see us as parent doing so, setting priorities, values and purpose in the kingdom of God. In all we do, how is Christ rank and when there is a conflict, how it is resolved, when there is a decision to make, how do we choose. These are the actions and application of our knowledge in the words, from knowing who God is and our desire to put the words in actions. Lastly in our internalization, through our services and actions. It is about daily reading, daily walk, daily action, daily service. So much so that it became part of us that we the words and knowledge in Christ can flow out of us easily.

Josef may know God's word through his bible reading, but the next thing is for him to pick up the bible to have his own daily time alone with God.

Well Lord I pray that my children will grow in a deep relationship with you.

Lastly, Lord, I too submit Psa 51 to you that you can create in me a clean heart. All plans and decision can come later - just be still and live in your presence each day.