Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven

Psalm 32:1-11
Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.
I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. Everyone who is godly pray to you while you may be found; surely when the mighty waters rise, they will not reach him.
Many are the woe of the wicked, but the Lord's unfailing love surrounds the man who trusts in him.
This is the second of the seven 'repenting' psalms; Psalm 6, 32, 38, 51, 102, 130, 143
Guilt suppressed becomes an intolerable(無法忍受) burden. Confession and forgiveness bring a joyous lightness of heart, the relief of it.
Out of his own experience the psalmist encourages others to pray to God with confidence.
Why?
Sins are covered and transgressions are forgiven is the blessing more than any others, like the debt is erased. Not burden, who is free from slave.
Pray to the Lord and confess my sins now, when the day is come, no one can find the Lord. The mighty water will destroy the whole land.
How wonderful to one who trusts in Him, Lord's unfailing love surrounds him, blesses him.
How?
I will praise your name and proclaim your mighty all my life, O Lord!


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