Passage
Psalm 51:1-19 (ESV)
Repent of Compromise with the World
Revelation 2:12-29
Key Verse: 2:16
Wash Me Whiter Than Snow
Date: Dec. 16, 2015
Daily Bread
Key Verse: 51:7
First, "I have sinned" (1-6). When David committed adultery with Bathsheba and killed Uriah with the enemy's sword, God sent Nathan to confront David. Unlike Herod who beheaded John, King David humbly confessed, "I have sinned against you, you only. Have mercy on me, O God, wash and cleanse me from my sin." David was greater than mighty warriors who conquer fortresses because he could conquer his pride before God asking God's mercy.
Second, cleanse me (7-19). David did not despair in his sins. He was sure God would accept his repentant heart and cleanse all his sins and make him whiter than snow. He asked God to create in him a pure heart and not to take the Holy Spirit from him. When God restored the joy of salvation, he would teach all transgressors the way of God. He foresaw the Messiah's forgiveness of sins and world mission vision.
Prayer: Lord, I am a sinner from birth. But when I confess all my sins, you cleanse me whiter than snow with the blood of Jesus. You create a pure heart in me by your Holy Spirit. You make me a joyful Bible teacher too.
One Word: Open my mouth to declare your praise!
