Hear no evil, Speak no evil

031108: The camp retreat was great. God really challenged me to grow during this past weekend.

Psalm 38:14Yes, I have become like a man who hears not, in whose mouth are no arguments or replies.

The Psalmist is talking about the people who are his enemies. He doesn't listen to what they say. Neither does he open his mouth to argue or reply to them. The Psalmist puts all his hope and trust in God. He knows that God is completely aware of and in control over the situation. God will administer righteousness.

I have a bad habit of opening my mouth to justify myself. When someone does wrong to me, I'm always so quick to say something. Here, God has given me an example of this Psalmist. Jesus also exemplified this. He never opened His mouth or listened to all the people persecuting Him. I want to be like Jesus. I want to be able to block out those things that are not from God from entering my ears, and to keep my mouth shut so that I don't try to justify or defend myself.

Heavenly Father, I thank You for revealing this to me. I want to be more like You. I pray that from this day forward, I do keep out those words that are said that are not from You and that I do keep my mouth shut when I am treated unrighteously. Lord, I trust in You. I believe that You will fight for me. I love You, Lord. Please forgive me of any sins I have committed. I know that I missed doing my devotion yesterday. Please give me to passion to do my devotions everyday. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray, Amen.