Oh, to be blameless
by Pastor Tim Klein
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O that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statutes! (Psalm 119:5)
Read Psalm 119:1–8
Our two-year-old grandchild looks up at us with a wistful smile and eyes that reek of innocence. Our love is mutual. But that’s not always how it is. It would be great if it were that way all the time. As for me, I would love to be that innocent, smiling, butter-wouldn’t-melt-in-my-mouth kind of person. I would love to say I am completely steadfast in keeping the statutes of the Lord. But you and I know that’s not how it is.
I could pray long and hard, ‘O that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statutes!’ And still, be less than steadfast! Nevertheless, I will continue to pray for a steadfast and blameless life. Why? Because that pleases the Lord. I know it – and perhaps so do you. Like me, have you experienced the blessings of walking in the ways of the Lord many times?
When we sing these verses, they are significant because they reassure us that despite our sometimes lack of steadfastness – our low threshold of blamelessness – the Lord remains steadfast in his love toward us. He renews. He forgives. He restores. He assures us of life with him forever.
‘The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness’ (Lamentations 3:22,23).
I will continue with you to seek the Lord’s precepts. I will endeavour to remain steadfast.
Dear Lord, prompt me with your Holy Spirit to walk in your ways. Lift my eyes to see the light of your word and let it light my way so that in all my ways, I follow you. In the name of Christ, Amen.
Tim has served as a pastor for more than 30 years in Australia and New Zealand. He plans to retire on 12 January in 2025. Husband to his wife Joy, father of three and grandfather of more than 10, Tim says he is living in hope. He enjoys gardening (especially his orchard of more than 60 trees, succulents and flowering plants), making music (he loves to sing), beekeeping and taking photos.
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