by Paul Ice
David loved the forgiveness of His God because he knew how much
he needed it. He was a sinner just like you and me. David knew the reality and
blessing of confession and forgiveness. And he warns us that we live a
life of confession as well. In fact, he gives us these words from the Lord
Himself as a way of encouragement,
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you
should go;
I will counsel you with my eye upon you.
Be not like a horse or a mule, without understanding, which
must be curbed with bit and bridle, or it will not stay near you.”
God is guiding and directing us how to live. Part of that
process is exposing the sin in our lives so that we might be made aware of it
and then confess it to Him. It is for our own good. To refuse to see it,
acknowledge it, and confess it would make us like a senseless horse or mule
that needs the pain of a bridle and bit to make it do what it is supposed to
do. Confession is meant to be comforting. It leads to forgiveness. It frees us
from guilt. It restores our relationship with the Father. And it brings us joy.
So why wouldn't we confess our sins readily and regularly?
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