+DEV+ Restored by God's Mercy

Date: October 4, 2012 11:38 PM
Topic: +DEV+  Restored by God's Mercy

Restored by God's Mercy

"Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions."  (Psalm 51:1)
Scripture Focus: Psalm 51

To understand the background to Psalm 51, read 1 Samuel 11-12. Here you will find the account of King David's adulterous affair with Bathsheba, the murder that followed, his encounter with the prophet Nathan, and finally the confession of his sins. Psalm 51 records David's cry to God for mercy, compassion, cleansing, purification, renewal, forgiveness, and restoration from this incident.

The most fundamental restoration of our soul comes when we acknowledge our sinfulness before God and ask for His forgiveness and cleansing. In 1 John 1:8-9 we read, "If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness."

Only the Creator God can create in us a new heart and renew a right spirit within us. Only the merciful and compassionate God can remove the guilt and shame of our sins and restore our relationship with Him. He is faithful, and He will do it.

Insight: Confession Doesn't End At Salvation. Continue To Take Time To Confess Your Sins And Then Accept The Forgiveness That God Has Promised.