For I have kept the ways of the LORD; I am not guilty of turning from my God. 2 Samuel 22:22
This verse is from David’s Victory song found also in Psalms 18. An accounting written at the end of David’s life, this song narrates David’s reign (Chapters 21-24) showing God’s faithfulness and justice.
David was not a perfect person. He was a person that humbled himself and always returned to God. This is the sum of David’s life.
I once refused to move past someone’s sin against me. It stood between us and my unforgiving attitude crippled our relationship. One day the person said to me, “Gretchen, God has forgiven me and chosen to forget what I did. If you can’t forgive and move on then that is your problem and you can take it up with Him.” This sounds brutal but it was what I needed to understand about God’s forgiveness. It is the most powerful love we will ever know. David is declaring this power. Yes he sinned, but he stands righteous in the radiance of God’s grace.
Have a very blessed Tuesday!
Love,
Gretchen