Scripture to Read: Psalm 130:1-2
As Christians, it is awesome to know that God rescues us through our Lord Jesus Christ from the depths of our guilt and shame of sin. The only confidence in our cleansing and healing is found in our relationship with Christ. Because of our faith in Christ's death, burial, and resurrection, we can confidently share this good news with others so they have the opportunity to find complete hope in Christ as well. Part of the beauty of Psalm 130 is that God uses the psalmist to make us aware of our sin while also giving us the powerful assurance of His complete forgiveness. In Psalm 130:1-2, the psalmist is led by God to write, "Out of the depths I have cried to You, O Lord. 2 Lord, hear my voice! Let Your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications.” The fact that we can cry out to God no matter what our circumstances gives us great hope. But note that the psalmist asks our Lord to please hear his prayer. We know that the Holy Spirit did not yet indwell people as He has ever since the day of Pentecost in Acts 2. Since we have the Holy Spirit dwelling in us, we should never doubt that God hears our every prayer and that we do not pray alone (see Romans 8:26-27, Romans 8:34, & Hebrews 7:25). Even when we do not feel close to God, our great comfort, joy, and hope is that God continuously dwells in us and prays with, for, and through us.
Challenge & Application
1. Knowing God, through His Holy Spirit and through Christ, prays for, with and through us, how does that change your prayer life?
2. Who will you share this message of hope with this week?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!