Psalm 51:10-13 "Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. (11) Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me. (12) Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit. (13) Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee."
This particular Psalm was written after David had been convicted of the sin in
his life. He was brought to a place of humility when he realized the fact that
sin brings separation. We can say that this Psalm was concerning a particular
sin after David had committed adultery and then planned the death of
Bathsheba's husband, Uriah. But any sin in our lives brings about the same
result of separation of sweet fellowship with our Heavenly Father. This Psalm
can be a parallel passage to the words of the Prodigal Son when he returned
home. We are told in the book of James, "But every man is tempted, when he
is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. Then when lust hath conceived, it
bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death."
(James 1:14-15) We tend to place sin into categories and I admit there are some
things that bring about more dreaded results than others; but any sin will
bring about a form of separation from God. I'm thankful that there is
mercy and grace to be found in our Lord. David humbled himself in the sight of
the Lord and came before him with the sacrifices of God which "are a
broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not
despise." (Psalm 51:17) Be assured there is righteousness with God
and He will correct His children; but His love never wavers from us. David
asked the Lord for renewal, revival, and restoration. I'm so thankful there is
forgiveness with our Lord. I'm so thankful that He is able to renew that right
spirit within us. I'm so thankful that He has said He will not cast us away
from His presence. Remember, He said, "I will never leave thee nor forsake
thee." Thank you, Jesus, for your holy and righteous blood that
brings forgiveness. The Apostle Paul wrote concerning the source of redemption
and forgiveness which is in Christ Jesus. "In whom we have redemption
through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace"
(Ephesians 1:7) Satan will try to prevent us from seeking forgiveness. But I
read in God's Word where it says we are to come boldly unto the throne of
grace. I don't see God telling us to clean ourselves and then He will think
about forgiving us; rather, as the prodigal, we come humbly to ask forgiveness
and cleansing.
(1 John 1:9) "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just
to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."