Today’s
scripture: Psalm 31:14-18
On Monday, we looked at the consequences of David’s sin and how he cried out
for mercy.
Today’s verses illustrate David’s faith in that mercy.
Regardless of his sin, regardless of how others treated him, David knew He
could trust His God … because he knew
His God.
David knew that God would deliver him. He knew that God’s “face [would] shine
upon” him. He knew that God would “save [him] for [His] mercies’ sake.”
We’ve talked about mercy before, how it’s not getting what we deserve.
David knew he deserved punishment for his sin, and indeed he did experience
consequences. But he also knew that he deserved separation from God, for that
is what sin does. Instead, God forgave him.
We also deserve separation from God for our many sins. Yet, God offers mercy.
He offers grace. He offers salvation.
If you think you deserve punishment for your sin (and perhaps you will receive
it …), be confident that God, in His mercy, will forgive you.
Just confess and receive it (1 John 1:9).
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