Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven
Fri, 21 April, 2006: Today’s Bible readings.
1 Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven,
whose sin is covered.
2 Blessed is the man against whom the LORD counts no iniquity,
and in whose spirit there is no deceit.
If only I had money, I could be happy. If only I could have a loving relationship, I could be content. If only I could find a job I enjoy, I could be satisfied. If only I could have… you fill in the blank.
We are people who aren’t content. We always want something more. Just give me that one more thing and then I’ll be happy. But once we get it, we find that it too leaves us wanting more.
But David teaches us something valuable here in this Psalm.
What do we learn from this?
There is one thing that all Christians have that is a great blessing. They are forgiven of their sin. This should be a cause of great contentment. It should make us happy to know that the LORD doesn’t count our iniquity against us. Our sins are covered.
If this is true, you don’t have to lay awake at night fearing the future. You know God’s forgiveness, and therefore you are free to enjoy all that God has done for you. We no longer live under God’s wrath and His curse, but instead have been forgiven and accepted as His children. Thus we are now free to love and serve Him as a result of what He has done.
Blessed are you if your transgressions are forgiven.
Where is Christ in this passage?
Our transgressions are forgiven and our sins are covered because of the work of Jesus Christ on our behalf. He has taken the punishment that was due to us, and paid for it. Thus God counts no iniquity against us, because it has all been placed upon our substitute.
