Devotional 3-11-10

“Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.” Psalm 32:1

The theme throughout this week’s scripture readings from the Book of Joshua to the parable of the prodigal son from the passages in Luke deals with the blessings bestowed on the man who admits or confesses his sin and is forgiven.

Psalm 32 contains a list of the blessings that are bestowed on a righteous man who confesses his sin:

1. His sins are covered or atoned for (Verse 1)
2. He shall receive blessings from God (Verse 2)
3. His transgressions are forgiven (Verse 5)
4. Deliverance from great waters (Verse 6)
5. God is a hiding place (Verse 7)
6. Preservation from trouble (Verse 7)
7. Compassed with songs of deliverance (Verse 7)
8. Instruction from God (Verse 8)
9. Guidance from God (Verse 8)
10. Compassed with mercy (Verse 10)

The words of the classic hymn “Grace Greater Than Our Sin,” written almost one hundred years ago summarize the words from these passages eloquently.

Grace Greater Than Our Sin

Verse 1

Marvelous grace of our living Lord,
Grace that exceeds our sin and guilt,
Yonder on Calvery’s mount outpoured,
There where the blood of the lamb was spilt.

Refrain

Grace, grace, God’s grace, grace that will pardon and
cleanse within, grace, grace, God’s grace,
grace that is greater than all our sin.

Lee Oxley