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GOD’S WORD KEEPS REPROACHES AWAY
MONDAY, JANUARY 22
Psalm 119:39-40

Psalm 57:1-6

 

“…save me from the reproach of him

that would swallow me up…”

 

GOD’S WORD KEEPS REPROACHES AWAY
 
Reproaches should be a familiar thing for Christians. Disgrace and shame are part and parcel of our lives as we follow the Lord Jesus Christ. He suffered reproaches, so must we who follow Him. There are many forms of disgrace and shame that we meet daily, so we must be prepared. The best way to be ready is to seek the Lord’s help which the psalmist did in these two verses.
 
Turn away my reproaches: The term “turn away” (Ps 119:39) is similar to that in Psalm 119:37. The psalmist seeks the Lord’s moving away of his reproaches which he fears. He is simply afraid and scared when the Lord will examine him face to face concerning how he responds to reproaches. He knows he cannot hide his sins from God. Yet he trusts in the judgments of God, that they are good for him. The words of God that will judge him are the very words also that guide him to a way of escape, for it describes of One who is sent by the Father who fulfils the demands of God’s justice.
 
Quicken me in Thy righteousness: In yesterday’s reading, the imperative is intensively seeking God’s help to preserve him by revival. However, today the psalmist specifically includes the phrase “in thy righteousness” which means his revival is of trusting in the Lord Jesus Christ alone. There is only one way to be established and that is through the Word. The righteousness of Christ is all that we need. The psalmist longs for this righteousness. He agrees with what is said about it. He desires the Lord’s righteousness and pursues it in His Word for he finds it there.
 
The Lord’s reproach upon man is eternal. It is fearful for it speaks of destruction forever. It destroys not only the body, but also the soul. The only means to be delivered from such disgrace is the grace of God by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Have you truly repented of your sins and believed in Jesus as your Lord and Saviour? Read Romans 10:9-11.
 
Dear reader, believe today. Do not delay.
 
THOUGHT: Do I have the assurance to enter heaven and not be ashamed?
PRAYER: Father, I thank Thee for Thine only begotten Son, the Lord Jesus Christ whom Thou has sent to deliver me from eternal reproach.

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