Psalms 32:1-5
“Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord does not count against them and in whose spirit is no deceit. When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day and night your hand was heavy on me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer. Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.” And you forgave the guilt of my sin.”
Psalms 32:1-5 NIV
Our verses today focus on our relationship with God. David, the writer of this psalm, wants us to notice what happens when we sin but refuse to try to hide our guilt from God. Instead of living in fear of God's presence and drowning in the "floodwaters of judgment," we can choose to pray, confessing our rebellion to God. Then, God forgives us and restores His relationship with us.
This kind of relationship with God changes everything for us. Instead of trying to hide from God in fear, God becomes our "hiding place" our place of security and protection. We can hide securely in Him rather than from Him, and God surrounds us "with songs of victory."
Now, it is important to point out that admitting our sin to God is not the same as confession. Confessing is saying the same thing about our sin as God, seeing it the same way He does. Confession is a true repentance of the heart, and includes a turning away from our sin and giving it to the Lord. Confession softens the heart to receive God’s leading and guidance in our lives.
This portion of Scripture reminds me of the story of the prodigal son, recorded in Luke 15. It says that when the prodigal came to himself, he said, “I will arise and go to my father, and will say to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. And he arose and came to his father. But when he was still a great way off, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and fell on his neck and kissed him.
And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight, and am no longer worthy to be called your son. But the father said to his servants, Bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet. And bring the fatted calf here and kill it, and let us eat and be merry; for this my son was dead and is alive again, he was lost and is found.”
Our nature is such that it is always fighting against God’s Spirit within us. The flesh lusts against the spirit. So, daily renewal is essential in our walk with Jesus. Many times we fall short of taking hold of the invitation for renewal in His presence. But as soon as we are still and seeking Him, waves of mercy and love pour forth over us, and we are renewed in His love once again!!!
Father, thank You for this day and for forgiving us of our sins. Let Your abundant blessings flow from the floodgates of heaven over my friend and family today. Lord even today, we can look back and rattle off so many errors we made our sins are clear before us, but they are not who You've created us to be. They are now unnatural to my recreated self in You. Holy Spirit, help us reset our attitudes and refresh us we pray. Lord thank You because, through the Holy Spirit, we can come to You as our ABBA Father. Lord use us to be Your hands and feet today. Be a blessing.
Father, we love You. Amen !
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