Psalm 32:10 (NLT), "Many sorrows come to the wicked, but unfailing love surrounds those who trust in God."
Friday... But are there two Gods?
Some would question if there are two Gods, the God of the Old Testament and the God of the New. Now David who really knew God says in Psalms 32:10 (NLT), "Many sorrows come to the wicked, but unfailing love surrounds those who trust in the Lord." Now David here is talking about the God of the Old Testament.
Now some want to do away with the God of the Old Testament but he is the same God in both. The Old Testament is a step by step background story of God's preparation for Jesus, his Son and his coming to earth. It also is a story of God's unfailing love toward the those who trust in him and also of his reaction to the wicked, those who turn their backs to him.
Look at what David writes in verses 8 & 9, "The Lord says, 'I will guide you along the best pathways for your life. I will advise you and watch over you. Do not be like a senseless horse or mule that needs a bit and bridle to keep it under control.'" You see his reaction to us is based on our reaction to him. It is our choice.
Verse 11 says, "So rejoice in the Lord and be glad, all you who obey him! Shout for joy, all you whose hearts are pure!"
Over and over God has shared the reality of his response to those who obey him and those who don't.
Now are there two Gods? The answer is no. God sending Jesus to earth and his becoming the sacrifice for our sins and then in turn sending his Spirit to earth to personally guide us and cleanse us has made a difference but he is the same God. He was and is a God who rewards our obedience.
Verses 1-2 says, "Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is put out of sight! Yes, what joy for those whose record the Lord has cleared of guilt, whose lives are lived in complete honesty!" And David writes verses 3-4 from experience, "When I refused to confess my sin, my body wasted away, and I groaned all day long. Day and night your hand of discipline was heavy on me. My strength evaporated like water in the summer heat." What a difference a confession makes and obedience makes.
Verse 5 says, "Finally, I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide my guilt. I said to myself, 'I will confess my rebellion to the Lord.' And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone." Yes, that is the God of the Old Testament and the New Testament. You too can experience this unfailing love. "Many sorrows come to the wicked, but unfailing love surrounds those who trust in God." Yes, yes! #todaysbeginning
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