The David Spoon Experience 8-9-23 Part 1

A) We begin with Psalm 38, often regarded as a song reflecting a time of chastening. However, it's important to remember that when the Lord chastens us, it demonstrates His love for us. David initiates the Psalm with a prayer I frequently ask the Lord on a daily basis: "Do not rebuke me in Your wrath, nor chasten me in Your hot displeasure." To put it simply, it means, "Lord, I understand that You’re angry with me because of what I've done, but please don't take it out on me. I need help." 

B) Your arrows deeply pierce me, and your hand weighs me down. Allow me, as your brother and servant of the Lord, to share with you a dream I've mentioned before. It involved the Lord asking me to surrender and submit. The dream was related to a fight between my brother Billy and me, but it wasn't a fierce confrontation. It was more like a fun wrestling match filled with enjoyment rather than ferocity. Nevertheless, there was still a message from the Lord.

C) David proceeds to express that he doesn't feel a sense of soundness in his flesh or health. He can sense that something is amiss in his bones. There's a feeling of uneasiness, indicating an imbalance in his inner being and his connection to his King. It's important to note that this isn't the same as feeling uncomfortable on Earth. Instead, it refers to the discomfort of knowing that we are temples of the Holy Spirit.

D) Who among us can't relate to the following statement by David when he says, "My iniquities have gone over my head. They have risen; they are out of control. They are too heavy for me." David acknowledges that the weight of sin is too burdensome for him to handle alone, and he desperately needs the help of God. He also recognizes that the magnitude of sin sometimes becomes overwhelming, and he can only surrender himself to God's mercy. Therefore, we should humbly request for our Dad to have mercy on us.