In what ways can we seek God's forgiveness as shown in Psalm 85:2? Verse at a Glance Psalm 85:2: “You forgave the iniquity of Your people; You covered all their sin. Selah.” Key Observations About God’s Forgiveness • “You forgave” – forgiveness originates with Him, not our merit • “the iniquity of Your people” – God deals with specific, real guilt • “You covered all their sin” – nothing is left exposed; His pardon is total • “Selah” – pause, ponder, let the truth sink deep Practical Ways to Seek His Forgiveness • Admit the reality of sin – Call wrongdoing what God calls it (Psalm 51:3-4) • Come on the ground of His mercy, not personal worthiness – Appeal to His steadfast love (Psalm 130:3-4) • Confess plainly and personally – “I have sinned” rather than vague regret (1 John 1:9) • Trust the covering God provides – Old-covenant worshipers relied on sacrifices; we rely on Christ’s blood (Hebrews 9:22-26) • Seek forgiveness together as God’s people – Psalm 85 speaks corporately; join with the church in repentance (James 5:16) • Remember past deliverances to fuel present faith – Rehearse how He has forgiven before (Psalm 103:2-4) • Turn from sin with a revived heart – Forgiveness propels obedience (Romans 6:11-12) Scriptures That Reinforce These Steps • Psalm 32:1-5 – blessing of confessed sin covered by the Lord • Isaiah 1:18 – “though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow” • Micah 7:18-19 – God casts sins into the depths of the sea • Acts 3:19 – “Repent … that your sins may be wiped out” • Ephesians 1:7 – “In Him we have redemption … the forgiveness of sins” Encouragement to Walk in Forgiveness Because God “covered all their sin,” live each day: • Free from condemnation (Romans 8:1) • Quick to repent when convicted (Proverbs 28:13) • Eager to extend forgiveness to others (Colossians 3:13) • Confident that His finished work truly covers “all” your sin—past, present, future. |
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