Psalm 26
In this psalm David seems to rely on his uprightness. This presents something of a problem, for we know that David was far from perfect, and that we certainly are far from perfect. So how are we to read this psalm? Part of the answer is that it is all true of Jesus, and He is our righteousness, and while we are always dependent upon God’s grace and mercy, it is better to live rightly than not.
Jesus could honestly say that He has led a blameless life. We should trust in the Lord without faltering, no matter how difficult it gets. In v2 he asks the Lord to examine his heart and mind. So what are the signs of a blameless heart and mind? It is one that is always mindful of God’s unfailing love and we rely on His faithfulness. THings can happen that make us doubt His love, but He never stops loving us.
Then we do not sit with the deceitful and the hypocrites, we are careful of the company that we keep. We proclaim the faithfulness of the lord and tell of His wonderful deeds, we feed the spirit rather than the flesh.
On the contrary we love to be with those who love the Lord. If keep our trust in the Lord we stand on level ground and will praise the Lord.
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