Psalm 32 | Rest in the Joy of Being Forgiven

Psalms 32 is a beautiful reminder that we can find ourselves in joy following a season of failure in sin.  We don't know for sure that this psalm is written by David in direct response to his sin with Bathsheba and his subsequent repentance, but we know the tone and tenor is applicable. 

This psalm is a contemplation of David and the first thing we see that is considered is the overwhelming blessing of being forgiven.  To have sin is a part of humanity, but to have sin covered and forgiven is the greatest blessing and greatest example of the mercy of God. 

On top of that, we see that he considers the reality that because of Jesus, the Lord does not impute our sin debt to us.  That is a really fancy way of considering that because of the grace of Jesus we are not only forgiven of the sin, but the punishment for that sin is no longer due to us!  The debt of our sin is paid in full by a gracious savior and that is the most incredible blessing of salvation.

David thinks back to a time when he was living in hiding from his sin, trying to cover it with deceit and lies, maybe even just trying to pretend it did not occur at all.  The denial and unrepentance of sin would make him feel physically overwhelmed, it even aged him. 

David says he groaned even though he was in silence.  This is when we stay silent in our repentance and the weight of the Holy Spirit sits down on us and causes us to groan in our spirit.  It is that reflection that reminds David that in the heaviest of seasons he turned to God in repentance and was forgiven and renewed.   We must remember the seasons of heaviness and separation from God to be reminded of how sweet the communion with Him is!

David then reminds us to confess while the conviction is near, don't wait in despair any longer!  The flood of sin will not encompass the child of God and when the tempter comes reminding you of your failures we can remind him that our refuge is found in Christ!! 

What a blessing to know that we can sing songs of deliverance in worship of the King!  Let us remember that our joy is found not in earthly treasures or things of this world, it is found in the rest that comes from being forgiven by the King.