Psalm 32:1 Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.
Commentary speculates that this psalm could well have been written after David’s transgression with Bathsheba and the resulting murder of Uriah, which brings to my mind the nature of sin and forgiveness. To the world’s way of thinking, David’s sin is huge—way more serious than many other transgressions. It’s hard to imagine that God can truly forgive that level of sin. (Humans are so good at putting ourselves in a position to look down on each other.)
Psalm 32:3 When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long.
I once read that humans see sin from the side—like stories in a building. David’s sins with Bathsheba and Uriah would be a towering skyscraper, where as my general grumpiness with my family would be a split-level ranch. God, however, sees sin from the top—it’s just sin. It separates us from God. There is no ranking, no “well, his sin is much worse than mine”. God sees that separation, and it pains Him; therefore, He made a way for each of us, regardless of the transgression, to repair our relationship with Him. Thank You, Jesus.
Psalm 32:5 Then I acknowledged my sin to You and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD.” And You forgave the guilt of my sin.
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. Forgive me for wanting to rank sin so that I can smugly say my sin is not so bad relative to others. Anything that separates me from You is unacceptable, Lord. Thank You for Your ability and willingness to forgive me and draw me close. Help me to remove every obstacle that separates me from You. Amen.
Psalm 32:7 You are my hiding place; You protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.
Have a blessed day.