David is praying to the LORD his God. He has a request that he calls a cry. He is sure that his request is righteous. Before he presents his request he invites God to examine his heart and way. He confides that he is not trying to deceive. David said that though the LORD would probe his heart and examine him at night and test him he would not find fault for he had resolved that he would not speak a lie. David knows the word of God and follows the direction the Lord God has set for us to live. After keeping the Lord’s ways David presents his cry to God.
Keeping my heart and way pure is wise and good. Knowing God’s word and living according to it is wise. The Holy Spirit is given so I can remember Jesus’ words and have the power, strength, and ability to live by faith. Jesus taught, “Therefore if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.” (Matthew 5:23-24)
God is true to me and I need to be true to him. Be genuine towards God for God is genuine towards me.
