Psalm 26:2
"Examine me, O Lord, and prove me
try my reins and my heart"
What surety of love David had for his Lord. He submitted himself unconditionally to any form of examination which the Lord might see fit to employ. David wanted God to "examine him," to look him through and through; make a survey; put him to the question, cross examine his evidence. Well that was not enough for David. He said; "prove me" put me to trail, and see if I would follow such wicked designs as my enemies impute to me. Than "try the reins of my heart" Here David had ask for three modes to be challenged, which from the original writings before translation refer to trial by touch, trial by smell, and trial by fire.
Have any of us ever ask for such an examination from God! A trial that looks into our most secret parts, where our affections hold their court deep within the chambers of our heart. My friends this is much different than repenting. We want God to look and see if we like murder, and treason, and deceit. All this is a very bold appeal to put before God; however it manifests a most solemn and complete conviction of innocence. Who shall stand against such a trial? I pray that all who call themselves Christians can stand; for the reality of all-things are tested, and it will be the most thorough investigation ever made of the believers heart.
So the singleness of heart and true Christian simplicity is best seen and made evident in troubles and afflictions. In prosperity every man will seem godly, but afflictions do draw out of the heart whatsoever is in there, whether it be good or bad. Can you pass an "examination" made by God today. Amen!!
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
The Cross Life Ministry
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