David calls out to God, “Have
mercy on me, O God, wash me clean from my guilt. Purify me from my sin. For I recognize my shameful deeds” (vs.
1-3).
David is haunted day and night with the knowledge of his evil
deeds. In desperation, he calls upon God’s
“unfailing love” and “great compassion.” He asks God to,
again, “purify me from my sins and I will
be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow” (vs. 1,7).
As the pastor continues through the Psalm, suddenly I’m
struck by David’s request: “Oh, give me
back my JOY again; you have broken me - now let me REJOICE” (v.8). “Restore
to me again the JOY of your salvation” (v.12). And, “Forgive me . . . then I will JOYFULLY sing
of your forgiveness” (v.14).
!! David is not only wanting forgiveness and restoration, he
wants JOY! The joy he already knows from
his close relationship with the Lord. He
wants it back!!
David’s emotions fluctuate: first, he is shameful and repentant; next,
hopeful as he recalls the goodness of the Lord, and then, expectant of the
return of a joy-filled relationship with his Lord. Finally, not only relief at their relationship
restored but also JOY!
Ah-ha! Yes, I know this JOY of God’s unconditional love, mercy,
and forgiveness! But wait, my day was
only beginning! More mind-blowing
insight into the heart of God! Later, I
read:
Zephaniah 3: 17 “The
Lord your God is with you; the mighty One will save you. He will REJOICE over you. You will rest and be calm in his love; he will sing and
be JOYFUL about you!”
Can you picture God dancing and singing with JOY over you?! As I rest in his glory, God is
celebrating!
Let God sing over us!
WE do not determine our worthiness.
Christ’s sacrifice for all makes us worthy. Embrace God’s love and JOY for you!
1 comment:
Yes, God is dancing, and don’t you know that he is the best dancer! We are loved, we are valued, We are filled with joy because God has first loved us. How about spending some time dancing for joy over God? It will come back to you.
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