On Cleansing And Renewal

“Create in me a clean heart, O God—and renew a right spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10 Truly, He specializes in “wrecks rebuilt.” Such is the essence of the Gospel Message, contained in today’s Manna.  David knew God had chosen Him to be the second king of Israel and...

Purge Me, O Lord

“Purge me with hyssop and I shall be clean; wash me and I shall be whiter than snow.  Make me hear joy and gladness—that the bones which You have broken may rejoice.” Psalm 51:7-8 His cleansing is always inward and complete. Guilt and shame. Have there ever been any...

Inward Truth

“Behold, You desire truth in the inward parts—and in the hidden part You shall make me to know wisdom.” Psalm 51:6 When purity and sincerity reign within the heart, God’s Truth and Wisdom will fill it. Half-truths.  Innuendoes.  Deception and deceit. These are...

Against Thee Only

“Against Thee, Thee only, have I sinned and done this evil in Thy sight—that You might be justified when You speak and be clear when You judge.” Psalm 51:4 It matters not what they are; they all wound His Holy Heart. Sin. We know it’s “missing the mark” and “falling...

Wash Me Thoroughly

“Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin—for I acknowledge my transgressions and my sin is ever before me.” Psalm 51:2-3 In Christ we find complete cleansing, both without and within. As the king, David knew quite well the Levitical sacrificial...

God’s Great Cover-Up

“Have Mercy upon me, O God, according to Your Lovingkindness, according to the multitude of Your tender Mercies, blot out my transgressions.” Psalm 51:1 His is thorough and eternal, while ours is always insufficient and incomplete. “Blot out my transgressions.” Such...