Psalm 51:1-9
The prophet Nathan confronted King David with charges David hoped would never come to light. Psalm 51 is David’s plea for mercy and forgiveness…a pledge of future faithfulness, not unlike the pleas you and I make when confronting our own sin. It is interesting to note that what draws David to this moment is not what he knows about himself, but what he already knows about God. One might think it presumptuous of David to call for compassion and unfailing love, asking to be washed clean from the filth and dirt of his sin when he was caught, as they say, red handed.
There is no doubt that you and I are sinners, falling short of God’s expectations. The key to forgiveness, however, doesn't lie within us. Yes, confession is important, but more important is the grace and mercy of God. The Lenten journey is a bold trek toward forgiveness, with eyes focused squarely on the unfailing, compassionate love of God. Will you be so bold?
Prayer: God of grace, may we find mercy and forgiveness as we boldly walk in your unfailing, compassionate love. Amen.
Jim Abernathy
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