Psalm 38
Dear RTB’ers,
We cannot read David’s words today without feeling for him and whatever is troubling him, especially when his opening sentences speak of pain that the Lord has inflicted: …Your arrows, Your hand, Your indignation… (vv. 2,3a). But he quickly clarifies that he, himself is the source of his pain: …my sin, my guilty deeds, my guilt, my sin… (vv. 3b, 4a, 18) and that his trust lies in his repentance and the Lord’s mercy, But for You, O Lord, do I wait; it is You, O Lord my God, who will answer. (v. 15). (See also verses 9a, 18, 21-22.)
Confession, repentance, and confidence in God’s forgiveness. We could all learn from David’s heartfelt emotions, written thousands of years ago, but fully applicable today. Do not forsake me, O Lord! O my God, be not far from me! (v. 21)
Blessings!
Fred