Weekly empowerments with Pastor Michelle Jean-Louis.
Good morning family*Charles Spurgeon*, the famous English Baptist preacher said, “There are no crown-bearers in heaven that were not cross-bearers here below. ” * There is a price to pay for choosing to live a godly life - to follow Jesus, will cost you, to live by the precepts of the Word of God will cost you. * But one day you will receive the reward of eternal life and to me, there is no greater reward than this. Our series is themed “*God my Father*” and we are reflecting on Psalm 139 - this passage of scripture explains the unconditional love that our Heavenly Father has for each one of us. Today we conclude the study of this beautiful Psalm and I pray that this passage of scripture has helped you to understand how precious you are to our Heavenly Father. *Psalm 139:24 AMP*24 And see if there is any wicked or hurtful way in me, And lead me in the everlasting way.*Some thoughts on our verse:*1. The term "wicked" in the Bible is used to describe individuals, actions, or thoughts that are morally wrong, evil, or in opposition to God's will.2. In this verse David asks God to see if there is any wickedness in him that will cause pain or sorrow.3. David understood that _when we conduct our lives in opposition to God’s will then we will suffer pain and sorrow_.4. The plea of this verse is that David longs to have a conscience that is free from wickedness so that he can follow the everlasting way or the way to everlasting life.5. As students of the Word of God, we understand that the everlasting way is not found by doing good works in our own strength.6. But instead, it is found when we choose to live like the apostle Paul in *2 Timothy 4:7-8,* “7I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.”7. When we put Jesus Christ first in our lives, when we fight the good fight of faith and when we keep the faith through all the seasons of life, we will finish our race well. Final thoughts before we pray - we were not designed to be wicked people who live in opposition to God’s will. *God loves us so much that He longs for us to walk the way that leads to everlasting life* - this pathway will have storms and obstacles but God will always give us His ability to be victorious because He is our loving Heavenly Father
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