Psalms 119:25 My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word. Read 119-25-32.
Two problems plague the soul that would get going for God. One is the stick-in-the-mud syndrome. My soul cleaveth unto the dust may well be the complaint of millions who would like to serve God, but just never seem to get started. The second problem turns out to be the cause of the first. To quicken means to give life. Unfortunately, by nature, we are dead to God, as well as to all the wonderful initiatives He can provide. We need quickening! The solution to these problems, of course, begins at the Cross. You hath He quickened, wrote Paul, who were dead in trespasses and sins (Eph. 2:1). The soul that is committed to the Lord Jesus Christ is indwelt by the blessed Holy Spirit, whom Paul calls the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus (Rom. 8:2). What a glorious experience to be blessedly alive, in Christ!
Many of us are good starters but poor finishers. The psalmist recognized this fact when he remarked, My soul melteth for heaviness: strengthen me according unto Thy Word (Ps. 119:28). This is the case of the deacon or Sunday School teacher who says to the minister, Don’t nominate me for this work next year. I’m tired. Or perhaps it is the case of a believer who has tried without success to win someone to the Lord and who is about to give up, or the case of one who had resolved to read the Bible daily, but found his soul melting for heaviness. The Word of God understood (v. 27), honestly applied (v. 29), and kept before one’s mind as a guide (v. 30) will make the difference. You’ll be alive and moving forward in the will of God!
I will run… when Thou shalt enlarge my heart. Much of our apathy stems from constricted spiritual arteries. Spending time with God and His Word will enlarge your spiritual capacity and allow the free flow of spiritual power. This devotional was written by Dr. Robert A. Cook. You can subscribe to his free email articles and listen to his Spirit-filled 15-minute messages at www.walkwiththeking.org. Used with written permission.
