Psalm 32:5–7 (ESV) —
5 I acknowledged my sin to you,
and I did not cover my iniquity;
I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the
Lord,”
and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah
6 Therefore let everyone who is godly
offer prayer to you at a time when you may be found;
surely in the rush of great waters,
they shall not reach him.
7 You are a hiding place for me;
you preserve me from trouble;
you surround me with shouts of deliverance. Selah
NOTE: It may seem
obvious that verses 6 and 7 follow verse 5, but in a very real sense, God's
protection follows our repentance. There are consequences to sin that God does
not remove, at least not as a rule or promise. And we do know that in all
things, he works for the good of those who love him. But I think these verses
are discussing his discipline. And I do think he removes his hand of discipline
on us when we repent of sin. We cannot trust God for his protection as long as
we are in rebellion--at least that is the thought that David suggests. When we
are living in rebellion to God, even as a believer, the great waters can
overwhelm us and trouble can find us. Those too are warning signs that we have
a much deeper problem and that is our relationship with our creator. I think
repentance ought to be a part of our prayer every day, for the things we are
aware and even the things we may not be aware. The far worst thing is to be
separated from God by our sin.
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