June 18, 2015 – Thursday

Start Time:   6:44 AM

End Time:     7:01 AM

Title: Psalm 119 - Resh

Scripture: Psalm 119:153 – 160

God’s Message / God’s Promise / God’s Commands:

→ The author of today's topic speaks of the truth that many either disregards or forgotten.  "Salvation is far from the wicked" - for the past few days, we spoke about our drive, commitment, and faithfulness to God's words in times of hopelessness, struggles and difficulties.  But today, let us address or discuss the reality of what the wicked has in store for their future.  The truth is, salvation is far from them.  But God's compassion is great so if they repent, God will be faithful to forgive but if they continue to disobey God's words, then salvation is out of their reach.  Just earlier today, I read an article about the famous Miley Cyrus.  This young lady who was an inspiration to many kids and has shaped the thoughts of the young people when she was growing up (and still continue do to so in our time today), has done such an unforgivable act once again.  At the start of her concert, she went on stage carrying a Bible and said, "Here's for you all Jesus-lovers out there" then she burned the bible on stage and dropped it.  The article continued by saying she dance provocatively over the book...such a disrespectful act for the Holy Bible.  She was not satisfied with that because then the lights went off, total darkness, and there were only 2 red lights turned on showing 2 inverted cross on stage.  Now, I'm honestly shocked and flabbergasted with the reports of what she did.  1/5 of the audience went out of the concert...really? 1/5 only?  All the while I was reading the article, I could think of Miley - Does she know what she's doing?  I'm guessing yes because she was brought up in a Christian family.  I'm sure she was informed about the Bible and the Lord.  Yet she chose to do this.  My heart was in pain to see such an influential soul do such things against the Lord.  She has literally signed her death sentenced yet my heart felt pity on her.  Then the word today said, "Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek out your decrees.  Your compassion, Lord, is great; preserve my life according to your laws."  - The bible that Miley burned in front of everyone contains the very words that will later on save her when she realizes her biggest mistakes.  I long for that day when she can proclaim and declare her changed life in God.  And somehow, God is pushing me to pray for people like Miley because in truth, they may have all the wealth, power, and fame today but salvation is just out of their reach right now and their hope is for us to pray for them.  So before we react to what she did, let's stop and know that this lady used to be one of the greatest role model of kindness, love, hope, and family on TV shows.  I believe she is capable of love, of kindness, of hope and all that she portrays in Hannah Montana.  I still believe she still has those qualities in her today.  She needs our prayer...all the "miley cyrus" of the world does.  So let's pray for them, for salvation is far from them.

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, what an amazing word today.  An amazing revelation and truth.  Thank You Lord for showing me the article earlier and for me to see the truth of this all.  Help me Lord to have compassion and to pray for those who truly needs it.  Give me wisdom and strength to be able to work my faith out in You that I may shine Your hope, Your love, Your glory to others today.  Lord, I pray for Miley Cyrus and all the famous and influential young people in the world today who are struggling or in the crossroad of their lives.  Show them the way Lord.  Like Paul, give them the opportunity to have an encounter with You that will ultimately change their lives.  Thank You for the answers Lord.  In Jesus' Name, Amen!