Personal Notes - Psalm 139:19

“O that Thou wouldst slay the wicked, O God; Depart from me, therefore men of bloodshed.”

“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature ; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. Now all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation, namely, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and He has committed to us the word of reconciliation. Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.” II Corinthians 5:17-21

This part of Psalm 139 just never seemed to fit until I personalised it. We are not asked to slay the wicked but ask Him to. And it is not just the easy to identify “wicked”, but that attitude within me when I try to blame those around me for my problems and difficulties. The old nature that allows my pride power. These things have become my enemy!

“Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, on the one hand I myself with my mind am serving the law of God, but on the other, with my flesh the law of sin. There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Romans 7:25-8-:1

Stay near God's Word. Take care. Your servant & friend in Christ, Darlene

PS: Prayer Requests: Carla’s family as they deal with the mounting costs of the death of the father and brother (her mom is home now). Randy’s heart surgery 4 July. And my need.