TODAY’S GOSPEL READING – 15 MAY
May 15, 2026
1 Blessed is the one
whose transgressions are forgiven,
whose sins are covered.
2 Blessed is the one
whose sin the Lord does not count against them
and in whose spirit is no deceit.
3 When I kept silent,
my bones wasted away
through my groaning all day long.
4 For day and night
your hand was heavy on me;
my strength was sapped
as in the heat of summer.
5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you
and did not cover up my iniquity.
I said, “I will confess
my transgressions to the Lord.”
And you forgave
the guilt of my sin.
6 Therefore let all the faithful pray to you
while you may be found;
surely the rising of the mighty waters
will not reach them.
7 You are my hiding place;
you will protect me from trouble
and surround me with songs of deliverance.
8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.
9 Do not be like the horse or the mule,
which have no understanding
but must be controlled by bit and bridle
or they will not come to you.
10 Many are the woes of the wicked,
but the Lord’s unfailing love
surrounds the one who trusts in him.
11 Rejoice in the Lord and be glad, you righteous;
sing, all you who are upright in heart!
Psalm 32, written by King David and found in the Book of Psalms, is a psalm of repentance and forgiveness. It highlights the joy of being forgiven by God and the heavy burden of unconfessed sin. David shares his personal experience to show that true peace comes when we openly confess our sins and trust in God’s mercy.
1. Blessing of Forgiveness:
David begins by describing the joy of forgiveness:
“Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered”
— Psalm 32:1–2
He emphasizes that true happiness comes when God removes guilt and there is honesty in one’s heart.
2. The Burden of Unconfessed Sin:
He explains how hiding sin affected him deeply:
“When I kept silent, my bones wasted away… my strength was sapped”
— Psalm 32:3–4
This shows that unconfessed sin brings inner pain, guilt, and spiritual weakness.
3. Confession Brings Forgiveness:
David then shares a turning point:
“I acknowledged my sin to you… and you forgave the guilt of my sin”
— Psalm 32:5
This highlights that confession leads to immediate forgiveness and relief.
4. God as Protector and Refuge:
He encourages believers to pray and trust God:
“You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble”
— Psalm 32:6–7
God not only forgives but also protects and surrounds His people with deliverance.
5. God’s Guidance and Instruction:
God promises direction:
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go ”
— Psalm 32:8
David also warns not to be stubborn like animals without understanding (Psalm 32:9), but to willingly follow God’s guidance.
6. The Difference Between Wicked and Righteous:
David contrasts outcomes:
“Many are the woes of the wicked, but the Lord’s unfailing love surrounds the one who trusts in him”
— Psalm 32:10
Trust in God brings love and security, unlike the suffering of the wicked.
7. Call to Rejoice in the Lord:
The psalm ends with joy:
“Rejoice in the Lord and be glad, you righteous ”
— Psalm 32:11
Those who are forgiven and live uprightly are encouraged to celebrate and praise God.
Psalm 32 teaches that hiding sin leads to pain, but confessing it brings freedom, forgiveness, and joy. King David shows that God is not only ready to forgive but also to guide and protect those who trust Him. The psalm encourages believers to live honestly, seek God’s mercy, and rejoice in His unfailing love.
