“What brings confinement, misery and depression? What brings freedom and happiness?” Man, the answer to questions like those could take years and many more words than this simple blurb allows. If you would stay with me I will try to bring a rapid fire answer…

How blessed is he…
Whose transgression is forgiven,
Whose sin is covered!
Psalm 32:1 (NASB)

This is the answer David brings to our table. As you read Psalm 32 you will soon discover that it is a Psalm of Thanksgiving. Many will jump at a chance to read a psalm that gives reasons for joy and happiness, but will quickly be disappointed when they discover that it doesn’t give them what they want (relief from pressure, healing, money, a way out, etc). So many are searching for joy in their lives and too often it is like a bar of soap in the shower (or the tub if you’re a “tub” person). The more you look for it and try to grab it with all your strength the farther away it slides! I hate that, don’t you? In this particular psalm David is saying that great joy comes as a result of being forgiven. Unconfessed, and therefore, unforgiven, sin is a festering sore. A life lived like that is hopeless and meaningless. But, when forgiveness comes then comes true freedom and joy!

Once forgiveness is secured, a haven is found in the One who forgave. The great joy that is found in Psalm 32 comes as a result of being forgiven. Our response to this is immediate praise and adoration of the One who forgave us!

Grace & Peace,
Scott