You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. Psalm 32:7
This is a Psalm of David written sometime after his sin against Bathsheba and her husband Uriah. Many scholars consider it a partner with Psalm 51. It is a song of the ransomed life giving praise to God for the blessing of forgiveness. Sin is truly a prison that hold’s the soul in a paralyzing grip. David beautifully expresses, the LORD does not count forgiven sin against us.
Humble confession removes any deceit between you and Truth, bringing a deeper meaning to the freedom only Truth can give. David compares salvation to a hiding place. Odd, is there freedom in hiding? This shepherd boy poet turned king had to hide from his enemies many years. He knew the peace found in a safe, secret place that only his protector knew of.
Three very distinct points are made: Sin has been dealt with, forgiveness has been granted and ignorance has been instructed.
David, like each of us, was a sinner who’s only hope was God’s loving Grace. What does grace require? A contrite and humble heart. This is true freedom.
Love,
Gretchen