Daily Devotion in Psalm 32

Daily Nugget:
Psalm 32 is a Psalm of instruction on how to have peace from guilt. From David’s experiences (many said when the prophet Nathan made David see his sins of adultery and murder), we read how one is happy and relieved when one’s sins are forgiven.

All the anguish the king bore from his past sins was forgiven, as can a person’s iniquities today. In David’s era, a sacrifice in the Temple would temporarily cover the sins of the people.

Today is different. We do not have to present our sacrifices to God.

One perfect sacrifice was given to cover ALL one’s iniquities. The perfect sacrifice was God’s only son, Jesus. Those who admit their sinnership and trust Jesus’ great gift to mankind can have all their sins forgotten and forgiven.

Today’s forgiven person can have as much happiness (“blessed” — Psalm 32:2) as did David when His iniquities were forgiven. To have the peace that one’s sins are under the sacrificed blood of Christ is a most appreciated blessing. David also knew about that peace as when he was forgiven, he could sleep peaceably, and the pressure of guilt was gone (Psalm 32:3).

King David got that peace that surpasses all man’s understanding when the sin was confessed to God (Psalm 32:5). Although nothing is ever hidden from God, we must humble ourselves to the Lord and admit our transgressions. David confessed, and the burden of guilt was lifted.

We have all sinned. Most know what it is like to carry a heavy guilt-load because of our iniquities. It brings great peace and comfort to know that we are forgiven and cleansed by the blood of Christ. 

When we stand before the Lord at the appointed time, we will not have our sins charged to our “account.” They are all paid for by what Jesus did for us!
“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” Romans 10:9

Today’s Thought: 
“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.” Ephesians 4:32

Words to Understand:
Guile: deceit
Imputeth: to charge
Iniquity: sin
Maschil: To understand, to receive instruction
Roaring: cry of distress
Selah: stop and mediatate on what was just written, also a music rest
Transgressions: breaking of moral law

Today’s Reading:
Psalm 32
1 A Psalm of David, Maschil. Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
2 Blessed is the man unto whom the LORD imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile.
3 When I kept silence, my bones waxed old through my roaring all the day long.
4 For day and night thy hand was heavy upon me: my moisture is turned into the drought of summer. Selah.
5 I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah.
6 For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found: surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him.
7 ¶ Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.
8 I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.
9 Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee.
10 Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about.
11 Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.