Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression – Psalm 19:13
A promo for Law & Order that has ADA Samantha questioning EADA Nolan whether he has the guts to do what’s necessary for a conviction is a perfect lead-in for the continuation of yesterday’s conversation. It’s an introspection that anyone seeking to break free of bondages must ask themselves. Am I willing to do whatever it takes to get loose? Does that include being committed no matter how hard it becomes?
Two cases in the Bible come to mind. The first is Naaman, a Syrian commander who suffered from leprosy, and the second man, whose name wasn’t given, suffered from blindness. Both wanted to be healed; however, the first perceived himself to be too good to wash in the muddy Jordan River (2 Kings 5:11-12), while the second submitted to Jesus, placing a substance made of spit and mud on his eyes (John 9:1-7). Both wanted to break free from their affliction, yet only one was willing to set aside pride to get delivered.
Naaman’s healing of leprosy happened once humility had become more important than favorable conditions. The same applies to anyone who craves freedom from their prison. God holds the keys for those who sincerely desire to break free and to pursue, however He chooses to deliver it.