28 June 2005 Devotion for Today "Bone Trouble" Psalm 6:2; 8-9
Many people suffer from the affects of arthritis and joint
inflammation. When the weather changes, they are usually the first
to announce that a storm is coming. One of our older gentlemen in
the American community, a 70 year-old retired colonel, commented last
night that we would soon have a severe rainstorm. We were on our way
to a meeting when he said, "I can't say exactly when, but some time
in the next hour, we're going to have a bad storm. I feel it in my
bones, so you better make sure your car window is rolled up!" It was
amazing how accurate he was. Just as the meeting concluded, the storm
arrived with powerful flashes of lightening and peals of thunder. Heavy
rain pelted down on us as we rushed to our vehicles. He was right!
Are you "troubled in your bones" today? If you are, take comfort
in God's forgiveness. May those troubled bones remind you never to
stray away from the fellowship of God. Have a blessed day!
inflammation. When the weather changes, they are usually the first
to announce that a storm is coming. One of our older gentlemen in
the American community, a 70 year-old retired colonel, commented last
night that we would soon have a severe rainstorm. We were on our way
to a meeting when he said, "I can't say exactly when, but some time
in the next hour, we're going to have a bad storm. I feel it in my
bones, so you better make sure your car window is rolled up!" It was
amazing how accurate he was. Just as the meeting concluded, the storm
arrived with powerful flashes of lightening and peals of thunder. Heavy
rain pelted down on us as we rushed to our vehicles. He was right!
Of course, I never doubt it when people tell me this. Their
aching bones give signs of experience. When David says, "Have mercy
on me, O Lord, for I am weak; O Lord, heal me, for my bones are troubled."
(Psalm 6:2), he suggests that the extent of the aching is not just because
of old age. Years of torment and grief caused by other people caused
his spirit to become very sensitive to the dissention and strife at the
royal court and keen even to the intriques that might have even cost him
his life. God gives us that sensitivity, at times, to warn us of danger;
a perception to aid us in our refuge to Him. At other times, we may
be troubled in our bones because of memory of past sins. Even though
we know we have been forgiven, the consequences and reminders of our
sinful actions through out life take their toll upon our spirit also.
In David's old age, he was likely plagued with the memory of
what he had done to Uriah, and with Bathsheba, and bitter memories
haunted his mind concerning his children. Nevertheless, David is
confident of God's love and concern for him as he says, "For the Lord
has heard the voice of my weeping. The Lord has heard my supplication;
The Lord will receive my prayer." vv. 8-9.
aching bones give signs of experience. When David says, "Have mercy
on me, O Lord, for I am weak; O Lord, heal me, for my bones are troubled."
(Psalm 6:2), he suggests that the extent of the aching is not just because
of old age. Years of torment and grief caused by other people caused
his spirit to become very sensitive to the dissention and strife at the
royal court and keen even to the intriques that might have even cost him
his life. God gives us that sensitivity, at times, to warn us of danger;
a perception to aid us in our refuge to Him. At other times, we may
be troubled in our bones because of memory of past sins. Even though
we know we have been forgiven, the consequences and reminders of our
sinful actions through out life take their toll upon our spirit also.
In David's old age, he was likely plagued with the memory of
what he had done to Uriah, and with Bathsheba, and bitter memories
haunted his mind concerning his children. Nevertheless, David is
confident of God's love and concern for him as he says, "For the Lord
has heard the voice of my weeping. The Lord has heard my supplication;
The Lord will receive my prayer." vv. 8-9.
Are you "troubled in your bones" today? If you are, take comfort
in God's forgiveness. May those troubled bones remind you never to
stray away from the fellowship of God. Have a blessed day!
(from 27 June 2002)
Jeff Russell
Devotion for Today
Salem Baptist Church
Elizabeth City, NC
jefferyrussell@earthlink.net
salembaptistch@earthlink.net
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Devotion for Today
Salem Baptist Church
Elizabeth City, NC
jefferyrussell@earthlink.net
salembaptistch@earthlink.net
Web address: http://25621.lifewaylink.com
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