On the day our youngest daughter was flying from Munich to Barcelona, I visited my favorite flight tracking website to follow her progress. After I entered her flight number, my computer screen showed that her flight had crossed Austria and was skirting the northern part of Italy. From there the plane would fly over the Mediterranean, south of the French Riviera toward Spain, and was scheduled to arrive on time. It seemed that the only thing I didnt know was what the flight attendants were serving for lunch!
Why did I care about my daughters location and circumstances? Because I love her. I care about who she is, what shes doing, and where shes going in life.
In Psalm 32, David celebrated the marvel of Gods forgiveness, guidance, and concern for us. Unlike a human father, God knows every detail of our lives and the deepest needs of our hearts. The Lords promise to us is, I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you (v. 8).
Whatever our circumstances today, we can rely on Gods presence and care because the Lords unfailing love surrounds the one who trusts in him (v. 10).
Psalm 32 is an interesting look into the covenant relationship the believer has with the living God. King David, the writer of this psalm, is aware of his own personal sins and the need for confession and forgiveness. This spiritual connection with the living God is not simply a positive experience but includes Gods chastisement that leads to confession and restoration (vv. 45). Yet even within the ups and downs of our walk of faith, we have the assurance of Gods watchful care and provision.
For further study on the subject of forgiveness, check out the Discovery Series booklet The Forgiveness of God at discoveryseries.org/q0602.