Pointing Others to Grace (Psalm 32:8-10)

Psalm 32:8-10

8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;

I will counsel you with my eye upon you.

9 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.

10 Many are the sorrows of the wicked,

but steadfast love surrounds the one who trusts in the Lord.

            Psalm 32 is a beautiful song of forgiveness. David, the psalmist, knows that he is guilty of great sin. He was miserable in his spirit until he finally turned to the Lord, confessed his sin, and sought forgiveness. God graciously forgave David.

            After David was forgiven, he turned his attention to others. Because David knew the grief and sorrow that accompanies being out of fellowship with God, he makes it a goal of his to help others find God’s grace. David calls to the lost not to be stubborn like mules, but to obey the commands of the lord and find his mercy.

            Christians, we are much like David. We are guilty of sin before a holy God. We deserve wrath, but God has granted us peace and mercy in Christ. We have joy in Christ and fellowship with the Most High.

            How then could we not also be like David in our desire for others to share this joy? We share the gospel with the nations so that many other voices can join in the chorus singing of the forgiveness granted by our Savior. They are lost without Jesus. They will have great joy if they will trust in Christ and be forgiven. God will be honored by the praises of the redeemed. So let’s make it our point to take the gospel to those who need it.