LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? Who shall dwell in thy holy hill? He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.
Psalm 15:1
There are so many things in life that we actually believe we deserve when truth of the matter is that we don’t deserve the very life that we have… The message of today’s devotion focuses on the holiness and sovereignty that defines our God… David poses a question today which should promote humility in the lives of all Christ children as he starts on this verse by saying Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle…? You are a live because of God’s mercy and the compassion which He poured out on all mankind through the offering of His son… I say this because there are so many of us that have our relationship with God twisted and act as if we are doing God a favor by living for Him… The bible tells us that “…narrow is the path that leads to salvation and few there be that find it…” There is only one way to rich heaven’s gates and the characteristics that must be within a individual are outlined in today’s study verse… As a people we are not worthy to abide in God’s tabernacle; however, through the righteousness of the son we have the ability to walk uprightly and speak truth within and out of our hearts… When we look at the two questions posed at the beginning of this verse it is very easy for one to read and disqualify themselves from answering in the affirmative… David writes this psalm in the midst of the muck and mire of his very one life…
He knows that God looks at the heart of man; however, he also recognizes that even being called a man after God’s on heart, he was not worthy to dwell in the midst of the Lord… Today, remind yourself of the privilege that God extends through His grace and mercy which allows us to dwell in His presence… To dwell in God’s presences means that you have taken on a new approach to life and you are focused on other ways and avenues to prosper through faith and not worldly success… Don’t’ make the mistake of becoming complacent with where you are; what ever the case may be, know that where you are today isn’t good enough… The things of this world that you find fulfillment in aren’t even close to the levels and dreams that God has for you… To be called a child of God we must be clothed in His love and will… Again, two questions are raised today that our lives must answer… Who shall abide in thy tabernacle or who shall dwell in they holy hill? What does it take to be called a child of God? How do we gain a place in the heavens to be with the Lord for all Eternity…? The psalmists possess a question to the Lord regarding those that are His children! We have been called to a higher standard… The Lord expects more from your life and desires you to reach the highest of heights… In understanding the calling of the Lord, we see that we are to walk upright, be righteous and speak the truth… Everything outlined in this passage totally goes against the way in which we currently lead our lives… To be upright means that we stand tall and are honest; however, knowing that we enter this world as sinners teaches us that we have no desire too be honest nor stand for the values laid out by God… The things that are recorded here in this passage speak directly to one who desires to be transformed from their normal sinful ways into a child of the most high…
We naturally desire everything that goes against the will of God; however, if we want to be able to abide in His tabernacle, if we want to dwell in His holy hill, we must leave the former things behind us and press forward toward the mark of the prize of the high calling… David goes on to say that the person qualified to dwell with God “…speaketh the truth in his heart…” The word of God must not only be a part of your life, but it must take up residence within you… To speak the truth from your heart means that you’re most inner parts are totally devoted to the Lord… No matter what people may say or what storms may rise, you must be able to speak the truth in your heart… Don’t give the enemy power, don’t give Him a foot hold and don’t allow him to plant any seeds within you… If one reads this passage we very quickly come to the conclusion that there is no man on earth that qualifies to dwell with the Lord, realizing the characteristics that must be obtained to dwell in His holy hill puts all of us on the outside looking in… Today, knowing that we don’t deserve to be called His child, knowing that we don’t deserve to be considered a co-heir, knowing that we don’t deserve to even be alive today gives us reasons to be thankful… Through His grace, mercy and patience we can strive to walk according to His will… Through His forgiveness and love we have the ability to be transformed, washed white as snow and clothed in His righteousness… Understand that David was called a man after God’s own heart, he committed a lot of sins, but his heart was in the right place… We are far from perfect, we each have flaws and have fallen short of God’s glory; however, we know that God is saying today that if you take a step and seek my face that I will hear from heaven and heal the land.. Take a step today if you desire to enter His gates with thanksgiving, take a step today if you desire to enter His courts with praise, take a step if you desire to be counted in the number and go on to be with the Lord for all eternity… Who shall abide with the Lord? The one who humbles himself, the one who seeks God, the one who acknowledges their sin and the one who recognizes the True and ONLY Wise God in His heart…
All For His Glory!
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