RESTORE THE JOY OF YOUR SALVATION

TRUTH IN THE INWARD PART

Today many are blaming the messages preached in their churches, the lack of love and togetherness among believers, lack of activities for various individual groups and others for their lack of spiritual growth, drought and or spiritual dryness.  

While many of these may be relevant, and play a role in nourishment/development and nurturing of spirituality, there should be some personal accountability taken for your own salvation.  Perhaps it's time to acknowledge and take a look at the truth within.   

Here's David's confession:

Psalm 51: 3-6

For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.

Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight; that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest

Behold I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me. 

Behold thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.  

Rather justifying what you have done by pointing out the faults and failures of others, consider the truth in your inward part:

What has taken away the joy of your salvation?

Who are you blaming for your spiritual dryness or demise?

Could it be that you need to face the truth within you?

What sins have you covered, or willingly engaged in?

How willing are you to acknowledge your transgression and seek repentance?

It's time to do some personal reflection to restore the joy of your salvation.  While the church, pastors, spiritual leaders and other laymen are vital to equip, enhance and help in your day to day walk, you will be required to get involved.   It will depend on your willingness for change, renewal and restoration. 

TODAY'S FOCUS:  A WILLING SPIRIT WILL SUSTAIN YOU

What's causing your spiritual dryness may very well be that your spirit is rebellious, lustful or even proud.  It may be a matter of the wrong spirit that is governing your life.  It's a call for renewal of the spirit within you.  

David echoed a cry in Psalm 51 for renewal, but he realized that his iniquity and transgression stood between him and God.  He also realized that it stole his joy.  But more importantly he understood that his acknowledgement of his wrong (not the justification) was relevant for God to renew a right spirit within him.  (verses 3-10)

After David ask the Lord to clean him up, he knew that it would also require a willing spirit to sustain him. He asked the Lord to help him to be obey him.  

Psalm 51: 10-12 (NIV)

Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me.

Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit , to sustain me. 

In the natural a student goes to school and is taught by the teacher.  Although they are given the instructions and guidance, a student must take responsibility for their learning to achieve results. They must do class assignments/homework and other projects relevant to completion of the required courses. They must also participate in class activities and provide feedback and suggestions.  After providing all necessary material/assistance, a teacher cannot be blamed if the student's failure is as a result of them refusing to comply.  

Remember, to restore the joy of your salvation you must come to terms with the truth.  Don't continue to blame others for your disconnection with the Spirit of God, but see where you have fallen short.  Confess your sins, forsake them and ask the Lord to give you the Spirit to obey Him so you can be sustain even in spiritual drought and dry seasons.  When you been restored you can teach others of God's goodness and point them to their own conversion.  

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God Bless you and Keep the Faith!

Virtuous Jewel