S. Psalm 24:3-5 (NIV) “who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in His holy place? The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not trust in an idol or swear by a false god. They will receive blessing from the Lord and vindication from God their Savior.”
O. David considers the greatness of God (v.1-2) and offers, what seems to be a rhetorical question - “who can possibly stand before the presence of the Lord?” (my paraphrase). But though it would seem that the answer is “no one,” David offers hope in that those who live a pure life (not a perfect life) - those who do no wrong and have hearts that are pure (their desire is set fully upon the God) and that there is no idolatry (they have filled their hearts with God)… these worshippers/followers can then come before Him..
A. One of the “keys” to unlock the favor of God is to have a life of purity (not perfection). God desires to be at the center of our hearts and when He is - He is able to bless. I desire this. I am not perfect but I do always seek to have Him sitting on the “throne of my heart” and when He is - I am able to live a life of purity and enjoy His presence and blessing.
P. Thank you Father for your word today. Lord Jesus, I desire you to be sitting on the throne of my heat and through the power of the Holy Spirit, enable me to live a life of purity which is pleasing to you. In Jesus’ name!
