Christian Living
Psalm 119.7
Learning God’s ways
“I shall give thanks to You with uprightness of heart, when I learn Your righteous judgements.” [Psalm 119.7 NASB]
This particular verse would seem to imply that David had unintentionally misunderstood or misinterpreted some of God’s dealings or decisions with him. If this was true, David did not let these situations hinder him from doing what was closest to his heart.
After he became king and had built his own house, David desired to build a house for the Lord as well. However, Nathan the prophet informed him that God had already chosen Solomon, his second son to start and finish this work. This may have been one of those "righteous judgements" which, at that time, were contrary to what David had wanted to hear [2 Samuel 7:1-17].
We have all had experiences like David - maybe not as grand - when we felt and honestly believed that there was a good work to be done which we desired to do with all of our heart. But when we put out our hands and attempted to unburden this project, then try as we might, it was not possible. It was as though it was not for us to do.
Now, frustration is very common in the Christian life. However, God is not the author of frustration [I Cor. 14:33]. It is more likely that we, having more zeal than knowledge, set out to do what was in our heart without waiting for an accurate word from the Lord – this was a lesson which David learned through the ministry of Nathan the prophet. Have you ever been in this type of situation?
God does not deliberately disappoint His children. On the contrary, He has a specific work for each one of us to do [Phil. 1:6]. What then do we need to do? Be like David and “Trust in the Lord and do good… “[Psalm 37.3]
While David could not do what he wanted to do, he still did what he could with what he had and God blessed him because his heart and attitude were continually right.
At a greatly difficult time in your life, which seemed to indicate perpetual and permanent frustration, did your behaviour reflect the man after God’s heart [Acts 13.22]?
God wants you to be fulfilled and receive from Him the highest possible commendation and reward. Therefore trust Him, do not withdraw your hand, but put it out and do what you can with what you have been given.
It is also possible that you may need to have a divine perspective about your life. What God in His perfect wisdom has given you to do may be in the bright light of eternity a phenomenal work!
At that time you will gladly say, "Lord, I am so glad I learned Your righteous judgements"! [David McArdle]
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