"Do not drag me away with the wicked, with those who do evil, who speak cordially with their neighbors but harbor malice in their hearts."
Psalms 28:3
Guatemala update: with Bella’s fever continuing, we took her to the Urgent care here in Antigua and did not get back to our hotels until close to 1:00AM this morning. We have a diagnosis- it is “Mono” or Mononucleosis. She just needs rest and water. The sweet gift has been a beautiful time getting to serve her and spending lots of special time sharing and connecting on her adventures so far.
Heart searching:
- When I read today’s passage this verse caused me to sit and reflect on whether I could admit to being the person described in this verse.
- MALICE: The intention or desire to do evil; ill will.
- I cringe to think I could call my admittance to this as evil but ‘ill will’ resonates.
- There have been times in my life where I have kept up appearances but have, in my heart, felt differently than I was portraying myself.
- David identifies this person as ‘wicked’ and I am convicted that I can sometimes manage my behavior and outward appearance well, but the inside is seething with animosity.
- This is a really hard thing to confess here, but I have to call it what it is and God’s Word, right here, is pretty clear.
Application:
Moving forward, it will not be enough to manage my behavior or outward perception. I must carefully examine my heart and not have a shred of evidence that would cause me to be convicted of being ‘Wicked’.
Praying that Bella’s health returns quickly. Safe travels for you all.