Those Not Deserving Grace
Those who hate me without reason outnumber the hairs of my head; many are my enemies without cause, those who seek to destroy me. I am forced to restore what I did not steal. You know my folly, O God; my guilt is not hidden from you.
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Psalm 69:4-5
David had many 'enemies without cause.' He was innocent of wrong doing. He had emotional scars that he should not have had! He says that, as a result, he had to restore what he did not steal. He had to make right what wasn't his fault to begin with. What is striking, however, is the next sentence (vs. 5). To God he says, "Even though I'm innocent, You know my folly... my sin... the things that I'm not innocent of! You know completely my guilt." David could have kept the posturing of undeserved sin committed against him - but he didn't. He took a humble posture, understanding who he was in light of who God is.I have had people causing me grief in my life too - and it's not right! It's unjustifiable! They are 'enemies without cause.' And yet, although I am innocent, God knows how I'm guilty. He knows my guilt. He knows all the ways that I am not conformed into the image of Jesus. The truth is - I need His grace! Keeping a posture of humility is the only way to reflect Christ and His grace to those who choose to inflict pain and unjust criticism into my life. I have been forgiven when I did nothing to deserve it. Every person needs this grace... and when I forgive those who have done nothing to deserve it, I am reflecting my Heavenly Father.Father, thank You for loving me! Thank You for extending grace to me for the guilt and folly You know full well. And thank You for making me your son... for adopting me into Your family through Jesus Christ. Every day You are worthy of praise!
David had many 'enemies without cause.' He was innocent of wrong doing. He had emotional scars that he should not have had! He says that, as a result, he had to restore what he did not steal. He had to make right what wasn't his fault to begin with. What is striking, however, is the next sentence (vs. 5). To God he says, "Even though I'm innocent, You know my folly... my sin... the things that I'm not innocent of! You know completely my guilt." David could have kept the posturing of undeserved sin committed against him - but he didn't. He took a humble posture, understanding who he was in light of who God is.I have had people causing me grief in my life too - and it's not right! It's unjustifiable! They are 'enemies without cause.' And yet, although I am innocent, God knows how I'm guilty. He knows my guilt. He knows all the ways that I am not conformed into the image of Jesus. The truth is - I need His grace! Keeping a posture of humility is the only way to reflect Christ and His grace to those who choose to inflict pain and unjust criticism into my life. I have been forgiven when I did nothing to deserve it. Every person needs this grace... and when I forgive those who have done nothing to deserve it, I am reflecting my Heavenly Father.Father, thank You for loving me! Thank You for extending grace to me for the guilt and folly You know full well. And thank You for making me your son... for adopting me into Your family through Jesus Christ. Every day You are worthy of praise!
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