‘Then I Will Teach’

‘Then I Will Teach’

Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee.

Psalm 51:13

Our life is a lesson for someone. What is interesting to note, is that we rarely comprehend the effect we have on others, more by who we are and what we do, than by merely what we say. Someone is always watching and will pattern themselves after us. David recognized that his spiritual condition had become impoverished by his sin. In spiritual terms, he was by his bad example, much more of a liability to the cause of God than an asset. He understood that restoration to spiritual health would make him useful again. Hence, he declares, ‘Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee.‘ It is even so with us. God has made us to be members of the Body of Christ because He has a purpose for us to serve. The purpose which we serve is both within the Body, and in the world which knows nothing of God. Our effectiveness to serve the purpose for which God created us is related to our spiritual health. If a member of our physical body is unhealthy it affects other parts of the body. When we are spiritually unhealthy, it affects others negatively. David understood that only by restoration could he have a positive spiritual effect on those around him. Today, let us desire that the Holy Spirit will take the things of Christ and bring us into health, in order that we might effectively serve the purpose for which God has made us members of the Body of Christ. ‘Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee.’

Our Holy and Wise God,
we rejoice that You teach us Your Ways.
We praise You that the Holy Spirit will continue His Work,
in order that we may be useful in the advancement of Your Kingdom.

Tomm Tice
Where the Bush is Burning