Post by foxjj on Nov 1, 2023 23:32:22 GMT
Psalm 32 (NIV)
Psalm 32 was written by David as a maskil, which has the meaning of giving instructions. It is written as a liturgical dialogue to be read during public worship in the sanctuary. The opening verse’s address the assembly, expressing the joy of knowing forgiveness:
“1 Blessed is the one
whose transgressions are forgiven,
whose sins are covered.
2 Blessed is the one
whose sin the LORD does not count against them
and in whose spirit is no deceit.”
To be blessed is to be endowed with God’s favour. As believers in Messiah Jesus, we are blessed with the knowledge that our transgressions are forgiven. Therefore, we are the blessed ones because, our past sins will not be counted against us as Romans 8:1 states: “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,”
In verses 3 & 4 David describes the spiritual agony of a conscience struggling with unconfessed sins:
“3 When I kept silent,
my bones wasted away
through my groaning all day long.
4 For day and night
your hand was heavy on me;
my strength was sapped
as in the heat of summer.”
David knows that after struggling with guilt, there is only one way for a sinner to experience forgiveness:
“5 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.”
Scripture clearly teaches that once we have acknowledged our sin, the next step is to confess, as 1 John 1:9 encourages: “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
“6 Therefore let all the faithful pray to you
while you may be found;
surely the rising of the mighty waters
will not reach them.”
Jesus the Messiah came among us revealing the heart of Yahweh. In turning to Jesus and accepting His atoning sacrifice, the sinner becomes a child of God, as we read in John 1:12: “Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God —“ Therefore, prayer becomes a natural way of life because, we have full assurance of our relationship with our God and can say with David:
“7 You are my hiding place;
you will protect me from trouble
and surround me with songs of deliverance.”
We now come to the promise of Divine guidances:
“8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.
9 Do not be like the horse or the mule,
which have no understanding
but must be controlled by bit and bridle
or they will not come to you.”
Verse 10 speaks to the difference between the one’s who rebel against God, and those who accept His Grace for their lives:
“10 Many are the woes of the wicked,
but the LORD’s unfailing love
surrounds the one who trusts in him.”
Once we experience God’s unfailing love shown in Jesus, we cannot help but rejoice:
“11 Rejoice in the LORD and be glad, you righteous;
sing, all you who are upright in heart!”
Today, let us give thanks and ,daily live in God’s Grace.
John Joseph Fox.
Psalm 32 was written by David as a maskil, which has the meaning of giving instructions. It is written as a liturgical dialogue to be read during public worship in the sanctuary. The opening verse’s address the assembly, expressing the joy of knowing forgiveness:
“1 Blessed is the one
whose transgressions are forgiven,
whose sins are covered.
2 Blessed is the one
whose sin the LORD does not count against them
and in whose spirit is no deceit.”
To be blessed is to be endowed with God’s favour. As believers in Messiah Jesus, we are blessed with the knowledge that our transgressions are forgiven. Therefore, we are the blessed ones because, our past sins will not be counted against us as Romans 8:1 states: “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,”
In verses 3 & 4 David describes the spiritual agony of a conscience struggling with unconfessed sins:
“3 When I kept silent,
my bones wasted away
through my groaning all day long.
4 For day and night
your hand was heavy on me;
my strength was sapped
as in the heat of summer.”
David knows that after struggling with guilt, there is only one way for a sinner to experience forgiveness:
“5 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.”
Scripture clearly teaches that once we have acknowledged our sin, the next step is to confess, as 1 John 1:9 encourages: “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
“6 Therefore let all the faithful pray to you
while you may be found;
surely the rising of the mighty waters
will not reach them.”
Jesus the Messiah came among us revealing the heart of Yahweh. In turning to Jesus and accepting His atoning sacrifice, the sinner becomes a child of God, as we read in John 1:12: “Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God —“ Therefore, prayer becomes a natural way of life because, we have full assurance of our relationship with our God and can say with David:
“7 You are my hiding place;
you will protect me from trouble
and surround me with songs of deliverance.”
We now come to the promise of Divine guidances:
“8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.
9 Do not be like the horse or the mule,
which have no understanding
but must be controlled by bit and bridle
or they will not come to you.”
Verse 10 speaks to the difference between the one’s who rebel against God, and those who accept His Grace for their lives:
“10 Many are the woes of the wicked,
but the LORD’s unfailing love
surrounds the one who trusts in him.”
Once we experience God’s unfailing love shown in Jesus, we cannot help but rejoice:
“11 Rejoice in the LORD and be glad, you righteous;
sing, all you who are upright in heart!”
Today, let us give thanks and ,daily live in God’s Grace.
John Joseph Fox.
