1 Chronicles 17:16
16 Then King David went in and sat before the LORD and said, “Who am I, O LORD God, and what is my house, that you have brought me thus far?
David gets it. He had a roller coaster spiritual life, with wonderful peaks and desolate valleys. David was among other things, a murderer, a liar, and an adulterer. David had nothing to offer God and no way to earn His favor, the good news is that God's love for us is not based on our ability to do good things.
When God sent His son, Jesus, to die for our sins, something amazing happened. Jesus took all of our sins from us and clothed us in His own righteousness. As a follower of Jesus, when you sin, God doesn't look at you as broken, gross, or disappointing. He looks at you with the same love and compassion as His own son. What a gracious and loving King we serve!
Written by Jacob Bonesteel
Prayer prompt: Lord, help me to remember Jesus’ sacrifice so that I come to You with my sin and for my joy.