It shouldn’t come as a surprise when we come to the conclusion that how we see things is determined by our perspective. Take, for example, the passage from Psalm 139:7-12. (Please take a moment to read it).
Now, the way it is taken is determined by your perspective.
For example: “I can never escape from your Spirit! I can never get away from your presence!” (v.7)
That could be a good thing or it could be a bad thing. Right?
If a person is living in sin or simply running from God, that verse is a bad thing. It tells that person that he can never run so far or so fast that he will be beyond God’s vision.
If a person is a Christ-follower and trying to live their life in surrender to Him, it is a good thing. Anywhere that person goes, anything he/she does, He is there with them.
That same principle can applied to all the verses.
- If you are His what promises!
- If you are a runner, what distressing verses!
God has uniquely made each of us. He cares about His creation. The words of Psalm 139:7-12 should stand as a comfort to me of His steadfast love.
“Father, may I never lose sight of You, Your concern for me, or Your watchful eye on me.”
I find the words in this Psalm to be so comforting, Bill, because I know that God is always close.
Blessings!
We all need that type of comfort Martha.
A prayer we all should be praying…
I agree Ryan.
What a mind-blowing book the Bible is! Blows me away every time!
no argument here Ed.