S – If you, Lord, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness,
so that we can, with reverence, serve you.
Psalms 130:3–4 NIV
O – Commentary:
iniquities The Hebrew word used here, awon, can refer to a misdeed itself, the guilt caused by the misdeed, or even the punishment for the misdeed. Here, the term is plural and likely refers to the guilt that misdeeds accrue.
who could stand The psalmist is aware that no one lives perfectly before Yahweh and that no one can withstand close scrutiny by Yahweh for misdeeds and mistakes.
130:4 is forgiveness This type of pardon goes beyond a strictly legal context to include the general stance of trust in Yahweh (compare Num 14:19–20
A – God forgives. The one who is perfect and without sin forgives those who cannot stop themselves from sinning. None of us are worthy to stand before God. Yet, forgiveness allows us to not only come into his presence; it will enable us to have a relationship with Him. The foundation of awe and honor builds our faith in Him.
R—Heavenly Father, we honor and revere you today. Thank you for forgiving our sins. We do not deserve it, but we need it. You created a bridge to us through Jesus. We accept your forgiveness and step toward you to know you more and serve you today.
Just Add Water . Chris Bonham 