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Devotional: Psalm 51

Today’s passage: Psalm 51

Helpful thoughts:

  • This psalm was written by King David in repentance after being rebuked by Nathan after his sin with Bathsheba and having Uriah the Hittite killed.
  • A desire to share the Gospel with sinners is preceded by joy in our own salvation.
  • Signs of repentance in this psalm:
    • David believed he deserved punishment.
    • He confessed.
    • He knew his sin against God was the chief problem at hand.
    • He did not blame God for his troubles.
    • He believed the only hope he had would come from God’s mercy and grace.
    • He knew changing his thinking would result in righteous living (No longer living in sin).
    • He never said anything about forgiving himself.  God is the judge, not me.
    • He didn’t try to buy God’s favor or pay Him back with religious activity.
    • He acknowledged his sin hurt others, and his obedience would bless others.  His sin wasn’t about him…it was much bigger.

Questions to consider:

  1. Do you have joy in your salvation?  Why or why not?  Why should we?
  2. Did any of the signs of repentance surprise you?  If so which one(s)? Why was it surprising?
  3. Which sign of repentance is the hardest for you?  If applied, how would you (and others around you) benefit from learning and growing in any or all of these areas?

October 6, 2019 Category: Devotions, Psalms

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