THE BOOK OF PSALMS

Psalms - Chapter 51

"[[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came unto him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba.]] II Samuel - Chapters 11 & 12 teaches of an adulterous affair David had with Bathsheba {married to Uriah} and she became pregnant; David the father. Knowing Bathsheba was with child, David sent for Uriah under the guise of concern as to what was occurring at the warzone. He then encouraged Uriah to spend the evening nourishing himself, relaxing and spending time with his wife so that the child she carried would appear to be his. Uriah refused this comfort since he wanted to return to his men who were in battle. David's attempts were futile as he encouraged Uriah to stay the night, so he sent a message by Uriah to Joab to send him to battle in the most dangerous trench of the warzone so he would be killed; and he was. Father God was not pleased and sent Nathan {prophet} to speak with David who told him a story and upon hearing that story you can read of in II Second - Chapter 12, David demanded the rich man of that account be sent to him so justice could be handed down. David was the rich man of the chronicle and he paid the price for his sins according to Father's justice. He also repented from a pure heart to our Father God and returned to a righteous path, our LORD forgiving him. Flesh shall surely sin and this is why all of humanity should love our Father with great praise and thanksgiving for the "Greatest Love of All {Christ Jesus} who is our Redeemer."

Psalms 51:1 says, "[[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came unto him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba.]] Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions." Psalms 51:2 says, "Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin."  Have mercy Father God upon me according to your "grace and mercy" which is "unmerited favor." Isaiah 43:25 & 26 says, "I, [even] I, [am] he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins." "Put me (Father God) in remembrance: let us plead together: declare thou, that thou mayest be justified." This is to say that all have sin{s} written by their name in the "Book of Life" and because of our Lord Jesus Christ who offers salvation and repentance, all can wash away their sins through the "Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ." If atonement is from a pure heart, Father wipes away that sin through forgiveness and He no longer wants to hear about it since that sin no longer exists. Our LORD wants His children to return to a righteous path and do all within their spiritual power to remain on that path since you will not have to search for sin, it will find you, and you will know how to battle it. Therefore it behooves us all to remember that we all are in need of Father's loving kindness and mercy, always leaving judgment to our LORD.

Psalms 51:3 says, "For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me." It is necessary to confess and repent in the "Name of Christ Jesus, thanking Father God for His forgiveness", accepting the chastisement handed down by our LORD for sins committed. Hebrews 12:6 - 13 teaches that our Father chastises His children because of loving them. Just as a parent corrects their children because they love and care for them, so does our Father God, His love so great for all of His children.

Psalms 51:4 says, "Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest." As with David, most often our sins are recognized by others as they hear and see our bad behaviors and have much to say with their imperfect selves.  Your concern should be toward Father God who is always fair, just and right toward His children when they come before "His Throne in the Name of Christ Jesus." Humanity should be praising and thanking our Father God that "He is our only Judge" since any other person judging, all of humanity unable to keep their own spiritual life on the right course, surely are not capable of handing down justice upon another with all their own flaws. Only our "Father God is Perfect" knowing and seeing all; judging fairly. 

Psalms 51:5 says, "Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me." This should surely prove that the sins of the Fathers are "not passed down to their children." This is teaching that all are born from above into flesh bodies and it is flesh that leads humanity to sin because of its desires and lusts. There shall always be a struggle between the flesh body and the spiritual body, therefore it is necessary to nourish the spiritual body with study and understanding our Father's Word so the spirit self has dominion over the flesh. 

Psalms 51:6 says, "Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom." Father God does not want His children displaying a superficial; see me, show of worshipping Him. Our LORD wants His children to reverence Him from their hearts privately, heart to Heart. When you serve Father God according to "His will", praying, studying, doing all you can to walk a righteous path, Father will grant you that increase of "spiritually understanding {wisdom}" His Word.

Psalms 51:7 says, "Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow." "Purify me from uncleanness {purge}" by the "Blood of Christ Jesus {hyssop}" who was crucified on that cross at Calvary so that all have the opportunity to improve the course of their spiritual life which brings you out of darkness into the light proving your belief and faith in Father God.

Psalms 51:8 says, "Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice." Believing Father God has forgiven sins repented for gives you cause to be happy. Accept His chastisement with thanksgiving, appreciation and repentance so your "spiritual body {bones}" that was broken will be healed and you can return to a righteous path which brings peace of mind and great joy. Appreciation is returning to or continuing faithful study of Father's Word since this is how you stay on the path of righteousness and when you do fall short of Almighty God's love, grace and mercy, you know what is required to set you back in that place which is pleasing to our LORD. 

Psalms 51:9 says, "Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities." As you erase my sins repented for from the "Book of Life" Father God, please also remove them from my mind so I do not hold on to them. After you confess, repent and accept chastisement from Father God who forgives you, do not let that sin give you reason to continue to be disappointed in yourself since satan will surely kick you when you allow yourself to be down in this manner. Let that guilt which has been removed from Father's mind concerning you go and get back on the right path wherein you are serving Father God according to His will for you.

Psalms 51:10 says, "Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me." Bless me Father God to be of a "new {create}" spiritual mindset that my christianity is "steadfast {right spirit}" so that I may be upright in Your sight. If your spiritual walk goes whichever way the wind blows, sin will become your companion. Christ Jesus taught of John the Baptist saying he was not as a reed in the wind; he was steadfast [Matthew - Chapter 11] and this is the only way you can be faithful and pleasing to our Father God.

Psalms 51:11 says, "Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me." Father God always "keeps His Promises" and Christ Jesus taught of the "Holy Spirit of our Father" in John 14:16 & 17 which says, "And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;" "Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you." Only each of us individually can drive or remove ourselves from the "Holy Spirit of Father God" once "accepting Christ Jesus as Savior" since this is when the "Holy Spirit abides" within our hearts. This does not mean that we shall not sin; thank our LORD for the gift of repentance, it does mean however that "Father God will never take the Holy Spirit from His children."

Psalms 51:12 says, "Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit." Turn my sadness into happiness Father because You have delivered me with victory from my sins and bless me with a spirit that is eager to obey and be in Your service. 

Psalms 51:13 says, "Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee." Because of what You have done for me Father, knowing Your love and mercy, I will share with others who are in the situations of sin I was in as a sinner the joy of Your forgiveness when they confess and repent before "Your Throne in the Precious Name of Christ Jesus." I will share with others how loving, kind and merciful You are Father, planting seeds of truth from "Your Word." Do not let religious leaders keep you in the bondage of fire and brimstone. "Father God is Love" and He will always show grace and mercy toward His children when they come before "His Throne" with a pure heart. Father God is patient and wants all of His children to come to repentance. II Peter 3:9 says, "The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance."

Psalms 51:14 says, "Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness." Free me from the guilt I feel because of the destruction and pain caused by my sin Father God Almighty. Thank You my LORD for saving me when I confessed and repented, and bless me with the freedom of sharing with all who have eyes to see and ears to hear the glory of Your righteous justice toward a repentant heart.

Psalms 51:15 says, "O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise." Bless me Father God to continue in faithful study of "Your Word" as I seek understanding only You can give me and I will always declare from my heart admiration and glory for You only my LORD.  

Psalms 51:16 says, "For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering." Father God does not want a show of religious rituals, doctrines and traditions the church communities participate in claiming it is for our Father who said that is not what He wants. Almighty God wants His children to love Him from their hearts and prove your love by listening to "His Truths" so that you are worthy to be a part of "His Perfect Plan." You can only know what the "Plan of our Father is" if you are studying to show yourself approved, rightly dividing truth, that increase of understanding coming from our LORD when you pray in the "Name of Christ Jesus."

Psalms 51:17 says, "The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise." Humble yourself before Almighty God and He will do for you much more than what words can express when it comes to forgiving your sins. When you confess and repent from a pure heart it shows Father how much you love and respect He who created you for His pleasure.

Psalms 51:18 says, "Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem." There shall be a wall built around Jerusalem as we now live and Christ Jesus said in Matthew - Chapter 24 that when He returns to this earth as "King of kings and Lord of lords" of those walls that "There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down." This cleansing shall take place because the abominable one, satan, shall be sitting his vile self in the "Seat of Almighty God" claiming that he is our Father. The new walls of Jerusalem shall be built at the time of the Millennial Kingdom teaching.

Psalms 51:19 says, "Then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, with burnt offering and whole burnt offering: then shall they offer bullocks upon thine altar." The only sacrifice required to our Father God now and during the Millennial Kingdom teaching is your love since "Christ Jesus became our Lamb slain" for one and all times when "Father God personified Himself through Christ Jesus" and "sacrificed His Perfect Self on that cross at Calvary." This "Perfect Sacrifice" has been offered from our Father so that all of His children would have a path to salvation, confession and repentance from "YAHOVAH, Father God Almighty" through "Yeshua, Christ Jesus."