I can go to my mother’s house and get stuffed with all kinds of food and drinks. Did I buy the food and drinks? No. Did I have to pay for them? No. Did I vacuum the floor? No. My mom offered me all the food and drinks because she is my mother. She loves me. And she is always worried I do not have enough to eat, despite my weight that proves otherwise.
When we come to God in prayer, do we do it because of what we have done? I do not think so. Do we come before God because of who we are, a doctor, a CEO, a Datuk? Nope. That is not the reason.
In today’s reading, we read David’s heartfelt plea for God to guide him and to deliver him in his deep distress. David cries for mercy. He brings to God his overwhelming troubles and seeks God’s faithful intervention and direction.
“Do not bring your servant into judgment, for no one living is righteous before you.” (v2)
David recognizes that no one is worthy to come to God on his / her own merit. He humbly approaches God acknowledging his own shortcomings. We must do the same.
You are invited to say this prayer.
“Father, who am I that the Lord of all the earth cares to know my name? It is not because of who I am, it is also not because of what I have done. It is all because of you, my God. I come to you all because of your grace. In my times of trouble and distress, I seek your guidance and deliverance. Help me to trust in your unfailing love and faithfulness. Lead me on the path of righteousness and teach me to do Your will. In the name of Jesus, amen.”
“Our greatest need is to become who we already are in Christ.” God’s Ultimate Purpose, Martyn Llyod-Jones’ exposition of Ephesian 1
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