Psalm 38 & Numbers 30<\/p>\n
Psalm 38:1-22<\/p>\n
The title of Psalm 38 is, a Psalm of David, to bring to remembrance.
\nWhat are the things to bring to remembrance?
\n(V.1-10) the wrath, the guilt, the pain, and the suffering
\nRemember that our Lord is holy and does not tolerate sin;
\nhowever He is also merciful so that we can cry out to Him, gaining access to Him through Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n
(V.11-22) the avoidance, the deception, the confession, and the Savior
\nRemember that the relationships with men are fragile and hostile, if our relationship with God is not right. Men cannot help themselves let alone to save others.
\nThere is only one name we can be saved under, Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n
Number 30:1-16<\/p>\n
Cross-reference:
\nMatthew 5:17
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\nDo not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.
\nMatthew 5:37
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\nAll you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.
\nProverb 20:25
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\nIt is a trap to dedicate something rashly and only later to consider one’s vows.<\/p>\n
Oath and Pledge<\/p>\n
Chapter 30 of the Numbers has the teaching of the oaths and pledges,
\nand it called out ladies when they make vows.
\nWhat should be our attitude toward making such serious and solemn promises\/ guarantees\/ commitment?
\nIt is a blessing that there are also the New Testament and the teaching from Jesus, to help us understand and apply them in our daily lives.<\/p>\n
Be mindful and disciplined:
\nOaths and pledges are typically neutral;
\nhowever, our tongues and the state of our minds are not.
\nTo avoid a rash promise or unfulfilled commitment, may our Lord help us to overcome our weaknesses and bear the fruit of Spirit, carefully guarding our hearts and controlling the tongue.<\/p>\n
Be thoughtful and conversational:
\nOath and pledges often involve with a decision, or a series of decisions towards a piece of belonging or property, a way of living, or a future event.
\nDecisions bring impacts, on us and people around us. A lot of considerations and communication, and prayers for one heart, one Spirit, one body are needed, as we are progressing in the journey of sanctification.<\/p>\n
Be submissive and responsive:
\nChapter 30 called out us ladies, placing seemingly ‘unfair’ restrictions, that fathers and husbands should be part of the process.
\nOf course women are independent individuals with full capacity of intellectual decisions and execution power.
\nBut human beings are not perfect; women, as well as their fathers and their husbands, can and will make mistakes.
\nLet us be reminded that the framework of authority brings power as well as responsibility.
\nIf there is a disagreement, God provides the instruction for His people to follow;
\nthe fathers and the husbands, since they have the power to veto the daughters or the wives, they do bear the responsibility of the consequence.
\nMay our Lord help us to see that restrictions could also be protections.\u00a0 As we are honoring our fathers and husbands, we are also honoring our relationship with God and His people.<\/p>\n
Thank you, Father, for giving us Jesus to save us from your wrath.
\nThank you for the Word and the Spirit to help us lead our daily lives.
\nMay our faith grow in you and our lives represent a good testimony to others to draw people to you. In the name of Jesus we pray, Amen. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0—- Ivy Lin<\/p>\n
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