“The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit;
a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.”
– Psalm 51:17
King David had committed unimaginably terrible sins. He’d violated God’s ten commandments, indulged his lust, murdered a man who trusted and served him faithfully, and lied to cover it all up. There was no excusing it, explaining it, or defending it. He’d begun to suffer the consequences and punishments for his sins and by all rights, David was no longer fit to be king.
However, David was still a man after God’s heart, even after his fall into sin. David understood God’s amazing grace and mercy. He knew that just because he’d sinned terribly against God and many people, that didn’t mean God was done with him. God’s grace is always readily available. There is always complete forgiveness waiting for anyone who comes to the Lord with a broken, contrite heart. God will forgive everyone who repents of their sins and asks His forgiveness in the name of Jesus.
It was true then and it’s true today. No matter who you are or what you may have done, God will graciously forgive you when you ask for it through faith in Jesus. Nobody who still draws breath is too far gone for God’s forgiveness, blessing, and life. Nobody! David was right – God won’t reject or despise a genuinely repentant heart. He’ll accept the sacrifice of sorrow for your sins because He’s already accepted the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross in your place. #FollowJesus