Blessed is the man to whom the LORD does not impute iniquity,
And in whose spirit there is no deceit.
When I kept silent, my bones grew old
Through my groaning all the day long.
For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me;
My vitality was turned into the drought of summer. Selah
I acknowledged my sin to You, And my iniquity I have not hidden.
I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,”
And You forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah"
(Psalms 32:1-5 NKJV)
Most think of being "blessed" as "things" received from God! David had everything anyone could possible want but valued forgiveness from God a true blessing!
To receive that "Blessing" though, took repentance, on David's part! This scripture shows David first: realizing where he was; examining his heart he knew he had hidden sin in his heart because of a dry, heaviness in his heart!
When he realized his sin, he humbled himself and acknowledged it. It was no longer hidden. He then confessed his sin and received his forgiveness!
"Many sorrows shall be to the wicked; But he who trusts in the LORD, mercy shall surround him." (Psalms 32:10 NKJV)
We have many troubles in this life but separation from God spiritually, because of our sin, causes the greatest sorrow!
"For thus says the High and Lofty One Who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in the high and holy place, With him who has a contrite and humble spirit, To revive the spirit of the humble, And to revive the heart of the contrite ones." (Isaiah 57:15 NKJV)
Examine your heart! Be truthful with yourself! God already knows what's there, you are not fooling Him! If you are unsure of what you have done, ask Him to reveal to you, your sin. Then humble yourself and lay down your pride! That is repentance! Saying the words, "I repent" means nothing if it is not said from the heart willing to turn from it's wickedness! God knows the difference!
Then pray from your heart: "God do to me whatever it takes to make me, the way You want me!"
When your heart does not condemn you -
then you have joy!
"Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous; And shout for joy, all you upright in heart!" (Psalms 32:11 NKJV)
Repent while there is still time!
Even so - MARANATHA!
From 8/4/14, 12/30/14
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