It’s hard to believe it has been a six month journey thus far with my word “Prevail”. This morning the word popped up in my reading of Scripture again.
“Iniquities prevail against me; As for our transgressions, You forgive them. How blessed is the one whom You choose and bring near to You, to dwell in Your courts. We will be satisfied with the goodness of Your house, Your holy temple.”
(Psalm 65:3-4, NASB)
David, a man after God’s own heart, had known and experienced God’s grace, and here we find him praising God for His grace which brought forgiveness.
David acknowledged he had sinned, disobeyed God, going against God laws.
His iniquities prevailed against him. They were a burden too heavy for him to bear, they overwhelmed him at times.
We all get to make our own choices in life, but along with those choices come the consequences of choices poorly made.
David speaks of God’s grace, which not only removes our sins, but also takes away the consequences of those sins. Yet He goes even further as He invites us into His Presence to live in His courts, where He satisfies us with goodness.
Receiving and recognizing the goodness of God on and in our lives should fill our hearts with gratitude and our mouths with praise.
“Just think how much more the blood of Christ will purify our consciences from sinful deeds so that we can worship the living God.” (Hebrews 9:14a, NLT)
“Those who live at the ends of the earth stand in awe of your wonders. From where the sun rises to where it sets, you inspire shouts of joy.” (Psalm 65:8, NLT)
“The Christian ought to be a living doxology.” (Martin Luther)
As our sins prevail against us,
His grace prevails for us,
filling our hearts and mouths with praise.
Photo by Michael Denning on Unsplash
Today I am joining … One Word 2021 .
I always think of you when I see “prevail”! š It’s fun to catch these words around us and be reminded of how significant they are.
Love this: “As our sins prevail against us,
His grace prevails for us,
filling our hearts and mouths with praise.”
So grateful.
Lisa, it is amazing how one word can teach us so much. And I love that you began this linkup because I so agree with you – it is wonderful to read about the many journeys we each are on with our words!
Loved the idea of Luther’s quote that the Christian should be a living doxology. After refreshing my memory that a doxology is a hymn of praise, I readily agreed with him. My aim is to encourage others and what better way than to live a life of praise?
The quote is a short one and yet … speaks a powerful message. I am so glad it spoke to you as well, Jerralea.
Love that quote from Luther! And the truth that though our sins sometimes prevail against us, God’s grace is greater.
This one word is teaching me so much, Barbara. Each year I think, “This is my most powerful One Word.” š