Forgiven

"Blessed is the man unto whom the LORD imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile (Ps. 32:2 KJV)."

Psalm 32:2 is a continuation of the promise contained in the first verse. We learned in verse 1 of how happy is the one whose sins are forgiven. The second verse supports the promise of forgiveness given in verse 1. Verse 2 however, also contains a tremendous fundamental truth.

Psalms 32:1 says the one whose sin is forgiven and covered is blessed, or happy. Psalm 32:2 reinforces this by saying how happy the one is who God doesn't count their sin against them. The powerful truth lies in the words, "unto whom the LORD imputeth not iniquity."

How many times do we approach the altar and repent for the same sin we commit over and over? Why does this happen? We confess our sin to Christ at the altar, and by faith we believe God has granted forgiveness. We leave the altar feeling good and happy (Ps. 32:1). After a few moments, minutes, hours, or days, something happens.

The enemy of our soul can't stand us believing God's forgiven us. The forgiveness of sin, or remission of sin comes only through the covering of the blood of Jesus Christ. The moment we're covered, Satan loses power. He's rebuked by the blood of Christ. How much time passes from repentance to remembrance?

The devil begins to throw forgiven sin back in our face. We begin feeling the guilt associated with the sin all over again. We start beating ourselves up over it, and before long, we give up and give in, committing the same sin again. We return to the altar and start the circular process all over.

Psalm 32:2 is a direct response to this exact situation. It's a promise of truth saying those whom God has forgiven he will not hold their sin against them. Sin that's covered by the blood of Christ is gone, no longer in existence. That my friends is the tremendous truth contained in Psalm 32:2.

When Satan begins to attack, calling sin to your remembrance, fight back with the words of Psalm 32:2. Rejoice and be exceeding glad! God has forgiven our sin! God no longer holds the sin against us! The sin is gone! God bless...