IIT UBF - University Bible Fellowship at IIT

Daily Bread

Key Verse: 32:1

First, blessed are the forgiven (1-5). Who are the most blessed? David declared that the most blessed are those whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. He had tried to hide his sin of adultery by committing the sin of murder but to no avail. When he kept silent about his sins, his bones wasted away and his strength was sapped as in summer (3-4). He became the most miserable man though he was a king. Then he made a decision to acknowledge his sins, and when he did so, God forgave the guilt of his sin.

Second, let all the faithful pray to you (6-11). After his sins were forgiven and he was full of God's grace, David had strength to counsel us. He tells us to be faithful and pray to God. Those who pray to God discover that God is their hiding place (7a). He surrounds them with songs of deliverance (7b). The LORD teaches them the right path to follow and He keeps his loving eye on them (8). The psalmist warns us not to be stubborn like the horse or mule who will not come to you without bit or bridle. We should come to the LORD willingly like little children and confess our sins. Then the LORD's unfailing love will surround us and we will be full of rejoicing.

Prayer: Lord, I come to you just as I am-a sinner in need of your forgiveness. Forgive my sins and fill me with songs of deliverance.

One Word: Blessed are the forgiven