PSALM 130 ~ 9 MAY 2008

Author unknown

God forgives our sins

O Israel, put your hope in the Lord, for with the Lord is unfailing love and with him is
full redemption Ps 130:7

Psalm 130 is reckoned as one of the seven penitential psalms, also known as psalms of confession & repentance. These 7 psalms are chapters 6, 32, 38, 51, 102, 130 & 143.

The psalmist expresses Psalm 130 as follows:
1. His desire towards God (vs 1, 2)
- he cries to God out of the depths.
2. His repentance before God (vs 3, 4)
- there is forgiveness when we repent.
3. His trust in God (vs 5, 6)
- he could wait for the Lord and there is peace.
4. His expectations from God (v. 7, 8)
- there is redemption in God.

God is faithful to forgive us of our sins and iniquities. Isn't it great that God doesn't keep a running tally? Our sins are forgiven each time we ask. 1 John 1:9 says, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."

Application:
Is there any un-confessed sins in your life? Confess and repent before God and receive his forgiveness today.
Expect God and his deliverance because there is full redemption in Him.