January 22

The Lord has rewarded me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands He has recompensed me. For I have kept the ways of the Lord, and have not acted wickedly against my God. For all His ordinances were before me; and as for His statutes, I did not depart from them. I was also blameless toward Him, and I kept myself from my iniquity. Therefore the Lord has recompensed me according to my righteousness, according to my cleanness before His eyes. 2 Samuel 22:21-25.

These words are part of David’s Psalm of Praise, just preceding his death. The words are remarkable because they totally express the grace of God. In our earthly minds, with memory for the details of David’s life and his sin, we are all too quick to wonder how David could be so confident of his position before God. But when we think so blindly we are forgetting the unfathomable ways of God; that He totally forgives the one whom shows trust in Him. David knew how to confess; to turn away from his sin, and to walk with God. David became a man whose heart was like God’s heart. We are to do likewise.

When David speaks of his righteousness he is not talking about self-righteousness. He fully knows that only God’s righteousness is above reproach. In the miraculous mind of God we can be seen as clean and clothed in Christ.

Lord Jesus, I want to be like David. There is confidence in his walk with you. He is not dwelling on the past; he is only focused on Your great mercy and love. I can only believe that with that faith I can be more useful to You. I want to express Your life more fully, and You are prepared to guide me in a manner that will do just that. Thank You and Amen.
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