+DEV+ Confession in Worship

Date: November 2, 2011 11:40 PM
Topic: +DEV+ Confession in Worship

Confession in Worship

"I said, 'I will confess my transgressions to the LORD' - and you forgave the guilt of my sin." (PSALM 32:5)
Scripture Focus: Psalm 32, Mark 2:1-12

Confession is not an easy thing to do. When we have sinned and we know it, rationalizations begin to flood our minds as to why hiding this sin from the Lord and from others would be far better than coming clean. "No one will ever know." "It didn't really hurt anyone." "I won't do it again." The list goes on.

But while hiding our sin may seem like the easiest road at the time, spiritual subterfuge will ultimately kill our ability to worship. Confession, on the other hand, has the power to ignite the most fervent worship we've ever known. Our reading today is a prime example. When David hid his sin, he wasted away (vs. 3). Yet when he acknowledged it to the Lord, he and his companions were able to rejoice and shout for joy again (v. 11).

We can only enjoy the freedom of confession when we know God will forgive us, and when we bring our sins to Him. So, Christian, hear the words of Jesus, your Lord: "My son, your sins are forgiven" (Mark 2:5). Let those words of comfort soak in.

Insight: Our Reading Of Scripture Should Always Lead Us To Confession At Some Level. Where Is God Leading You To Confess Today?