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Reflections on Psalm 119 (ל Lamedh)

Reflections on Psalm 119 (ל Lamedh)

Psalm 119:89-96

89 Your word, Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. 90 Your faithfulness continues through all generations; you established the earth, and it endures. 91 Your laws endure to this day, for all things serve you.  (more…)

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Persecuted Because of the Cross

Persecuted Because of the Cross

(Assist News Service) – To those who believe that Jesus of Nazareth was a mere man, the Cross is a symbol of Christian foolishness (1 Corinthians 1:18). ‘Jesus was executed,’ they scoff, ‘and it is ridiculous to suggest that a dead man would rise.’

To Muslims, who believe that Jesus was a mere prophet of Allah, the Cross is a symbol of Christian blasphemy. ‘Jesus was never crucified,’ they…

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our greatest problem

All humans have problems. We could list hundreds of problems that we have in our lives right now at this moment ranging from things we do and don't do, to things we can and can't do.

But which single problem is our greatest problem? Because we should probably work on that one the most, right?

Our greatest problem is our "greatest problem" because it has the most difficult resolution and/or the worst consequence, causing it to outweigh any other problems we have. Therefore, it requires our utmost attention.

I read these words this morning and it really got me thinking:

"The world, Satan, and my own sinful heart are oriented away from thanksgiving. The best way to help someone like me is to point me to Jesus. Remind me who Jesus is and what he has done. Remind me that he has taken care of my greatest problem, which is my own sin, and that he is sovereign over everything else I could ever face" (When the Whispers of Discontent Have No Chance by John Knight).

Our greatest problem is not basically one single problem, but a summation of problems equating down to one single problem - our sin, which, in essence, is ourselves.

We are our greatest problem. We are our greatest problem because we cannot overcome ourselves (the most difficult resolution) to the required righteousness and so we are due an unimaginable damnation (the worst consequence). This problem far outweighs any other problem we can and will have.

But we don't often feel the weight of this problem.

We live in an age where we are told that we are basically pretty good people and that we can overcome whatever comes our way and live the victorious life through hard-work, dedication and will-power. This creates in us our proclivity to think much of ourselves, causing us to grow numb to the true condition of ourselves (Ps. 51:5).

We don't often feel the desperation that we should to rely on and trust in and thank Jesus for what He means for us because we are distracted by our own self-deceived and self-perceived goodness. This causes us to believe our greatest problem isn't such a big deal after all.

But if we don't realize our sinful, rebellious, wicked nature, we won't realize what Jesus did to the extent that we should. The truth is, the less we have to offer, the more gracious is the gift. The less we think of ourselves, the more glorious is the gift of God.

The more we realize our nature, the more we grow desperate for Jesus, who is the embodiment of the grace, love, mercy and hope of God.

So how do we combat ourselves? We deny ourselves, pick up our cross, and follow Jesus.

But how do we do that? We pray that the Holy Spirit fight our sin nature for us, because we are too weak and unable.

And we rely solely on the grace of God that will be lavished upon us at the revelation of Jesus Christ. This beautiful truth allows us to take our eyes off of ourselves and gaze into the face of Jesus to see that he is the resolution to our greatest problem.