The Scripture makes it very clear that as we focus on purity we experience power from above. Paul stressed this in his final letter to his understudy Timothy. “Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter [i.e., “iniquity”], he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work” (2Ti 2:21). How? The process is simple: God the Father works through the Son. The Son works through the Holy Spirit. The Spirit works through the Word. The Word works through the believer. The believer works through living faith.
Gene Cunningham - October 26, 2003
Psalm 16 - Elements of Pilgrim Life
We are sojourners and pilgrims (1Pe 2:9-11) - aliens in this life. Psalm 16 has the following elements: a prayer for watch-care, the expression of total dependence, a declaration of devotion, thankful contentment, a firm assurance, and a blessed hope. Seven conditions of a pilgrim: (1) There's a sense of constant threat as opposed to refuge - casah (Psa 16:1, 2Co 4:4). We live in a battlefield (Eph 6:12). (2) There's necessity for spiritual adjustment (Psa 16:2-3). Apart from Jesus Christ, we are the same old sinners (Rom 7:18). Love exalts others above self (Psa 16:3, Jam 1:17, Phi 2:3). Only spiritual growth and fellowship can keep us grace oriented. (3) Pilgrim life is progressive sanctification (Psa 16:4-5, 2Pe 1:2). Idol worshipers are a contrast (Jer 2:11, Rom 1:23). We are sanctified progressively through spiritual growth and practical application (Joh 17:17, Rom 12:1-2, 1Th 4:3). (4) A thankful contentment is difficult; it's easy to complain (Psa 16:5-6, Psa 23:5). We cannot lose what God has provided in Grace (Rom 11:29). (5) Stability in times of trial (Psa 16:7-8). David makes a commitment praise the Lord no matter what his lot may be (Psa 16:7). (6) We can pass through this world with hope - Hebrew batach (Psa 16:9, Phi 4:4, Job 19:25-26). (7) Anticipation or expectation of entering heaven (Psa 16:10-11). " Holy One" is applied to the Messiah Jesus Christ (Act 2:24-32). "In Your presence is fullness of joy...(Psa 37:4).
Scripture References: Psalms 16:1, Job 19:25-26, Philippians 2:3, Psalms 16:5-6, Psalms 2:9, Philippians 4:4, James 1:17, Romans 12:1-2, Psalms 16:9, Psalms 16:3, John 17:17, Psalms 16:7, Romans 7:18, Romans 1:23, Psalms 16:7-8, Psalms 16:2-3, Psalms 37:4, Jeremiah 2:11, Romans 11:29, Ephesians 6:12, Acts 2:24-32, Psalms 16:4-5, Psalms 23:5
From Series: "Psalms - 2001"
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