Many, many years ago, there was a Shepherd boy called David who later became the king of Israel. A great warrior, a man of valour, distinguished and one who God Himself said was a man after His own Heart! what a commendation! The other person who received approval and commendation from God was; guess who, the man Jesus! yes during his baptism and during the transfiguration! "This is my beloved son, in whom I am well pleased"
(Jesus was both man and Divine)
David, besides being a great warrior and leader was also a prolific writer and poet and its on account of one of his psalms that the subject of this article is got.
Without delving to the nitty-gritty bits about our souls, suffice it to say that, our souls are the very essence of who we are, the principle part of our being, the immaterial part of who you are, the seat of your moral, emotional, intellectual nature. You are a spirit, and your spirit is so interconnected to your soul that; the terms soul and spirit are often used interchangeably, although the former may be viewed as a more worldly and less transcendent aspect of a person than the latter.
It's no wonder, that, Jesus said "For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world and lose his soul?" Matthew 16:27, we can infer therefore that it is very possible for one to lose his/her soul. Think about it, why does scripture say that: " he who wins souls is wise", it is because there are lost souls in the first place.
One of the ways one can lose his/her soul is by trying to gain the world, and in the process, delusion & covetousness sets in, and that is not particularly a winning combination.
Lets be reminded of what the master said: "Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a mans life consisteth not in the abundance of the things he possesseth" Luke 12:15, waw! what an insight. Therefore, a wise man should; seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and as scripture goes on to say; "and all these things shall be added unto you" that is reassuaring, wouldn't you agree?
Okay, right, if you can lose your soul, it is also possible that you can keep it, right? if so, then, I believe David gives us the answer in one of his psalms; of the way to keep your soul. We will get to it in a minute.
But first,
Lets understand that that though David got that great commendation from God( A man after my own heart), he was by all means a man like you and I.
He faced challenges, he went through trials & tribulations, temptations, was rejected, was betrayed, he felt lonely at times, was hated by some, was loved by others, he even sinned! however, one amazing thing about David is that; he sought & found solace and refuge in God and only in God, never in man, and he did it with sincerity and whole heartedly. "The sacrifice of God is a broken Spirit, a broken and contrite heart will He not despise"
The bible says that "All scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works" 2Timothy 3:16-17
With that understanding, and in light of Davids life, lets get inspiration, direction, and reproof from Psalm 103 in its entirety and lets learn what our souls should be involved in, shall we!
And all the people say; Yeah & Amen!
Okay, here we go,...
Bless the LORD, O my Soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name
Bless the LORD O my soul, and forget not his benefits: who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; who satisfieth thy mouth with good things, so that thy youth is renewed like the eagles.
The LORD executeth righteousness and judgement for all that are oppressed.
He made known his ways unto Moses, his acts unto the children of Israel
The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever.
He has not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.
As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgretions from us. Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear Him.
For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust. As for man, his days are as grass; as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth.
For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more.
But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children; to such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them.
The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.
Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word
Bless ye the LORD, all his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure.
Bless the LORD, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the LORD, O my Soul.
Pheeeeeew! what a Psalm, what a great man, I often take my hat off for David, seriously, no kidding.
Well, I trust that you have been inspired by David's 103rd Psalm, lets catch up a gain soon, right here. Till then, be sure to look after yourselves and may God richly bless you and let your soul bless the LORD!
To bless in the sense used in this article means: Call (God) holy; praise God.
Remember, the greatest law and power; is the law and power of LOVE. Walk in it, live in it and function in it. Bless the LORD O my Soul.
Peace & Love
Libs
