Broken Bones

Ps. 51:8

Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones that You have broken rejoice.

David's heart was broken on many levels. First, he had to deal with his own sin, a sin that had grown into epic proportions. There was nothing left for him to do but to cry out for mercy and cleansing since he knew that he had broken trust with the God that he loved all to satisfy his own foolish fleshly desires. He needed the purging and cleansing of God no matter how painful. And painful it was! Broken bones!

David cried out for joy in spite of the pain (the broken bones of his spirit and soul). Even though he knew God had broken those bones, he did not question or accuse God for the discipline, but instead asked for his joy to be restored. His one desire was to see the face of God again with a clean heart and a renewed spirit. As his spiritual eyes were opened, he wanted no more of sin and its power. He saw clearly the disparity between what the flesh offered and what God offered. The joy of his salvation must be restored!

The end result to his restoration was declaring God's goodness to others. His lips would pour forth in praise the truth of what God truly desired: The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise. What a journey! What amazing grace and mercy!

Father,
Reveal to me whatever dampens my joy in You. Help me to keep broken and contrite accepting Your will at all times even when it is painful.
In Jesus name,
Amen