Psalm 31:5 Into your hand I commit my spirit; you have redeemed me, O Lord, faithful God
One of the best things that we can do as Christians is commit our spirit into the hands of the Lord. Sometimes it is the only thing that we can do. Committing our spirit into the hands of the Lord means leaning on and depending on the Lord. In Proverbs 3:5-6, Solomon famously tells us not to lean on our own understanding, but to trust in the Lord. Many of us have memorized that passage, but there is a much deeper meaning to it than we realize, and to this morning’s text as well.
The word “lean” in Proverbs 3:5-6 and the word “commit” here in Psalm 31:5 essentially mean the same thing. It means to put our full trust in the Lord. If you were to lean upon the Lord, it would mean putting your full weight into it. Complete trust is put into the Lord because you no longer control your life. To commit means to give everything to the Lord and trust Him with the direction of your life. This often has to happen daily, and many times, when we get afraid, we take back our trust.
Why is it essential that we commit our spirit to the Lord? First off, we have been redeemed by Him. He has paid the debt of our sin that we were incapable of paying. He became our substitute on the cross, and forgiveness became available to us. The term “redeemed” is a financial term meaning “Paid in full.” When a debt was paid off, the invoice would be stamped with the word “Tetelestai,” which is what Christ cried out on the cross.
We can also trust the Lord with our life because the Lord is faithful. Did you know that if we are unfaithful, He remains faithful because it is impossible for Him to be unfaithful? We can turn our backs on Jesus, but He will continue to pursue us. Don’t hesitate to put your trust in the Lord. Commit your spirit into His hands and watch as He guides you along the path.
