Our Scripture reading today is Psalm 51:10, "Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right
spirit within me."
King David finally repented of his sin and got right with God. He needed to have his
heart cleansed and his spirit renewed. Sin has a way of leading us away from close
fellowship with God. It happened to Adam and Eve and it happens to anyone who
regards sin and lives in it. God is holy and cannot fellowship with sin. The solution is
found in this one verse - seek God's cleansing by humbly repent of whatever sin
is in our lives. “The word that begins this section is the Hebrew verb bara, which is used in Genesis
chapter one for the creation of the heavens and the earth by God. Strictly used, this word describes
what only God can do: create ex nihilo, out of nothing.” (Boice)
God's forgiveness and restoration are available today. Take whatever time is necessary to ask God to search
your heart and repent of whatever He brings to mind.