How Much Sorrow?

Psalm32:10

 

10Many sorrows shall be to the wicked; but he who trusts in the Lord, mercy shall surround him.

 

David wrote the psalm on forgiveness from the Lord. How sweet is His mercy! David knew all to well about going his own way. Though he was a man after God's own heart, David too strayed at times. And when he did, the results were never what he hoped for. Once David saw the error in his ways, he sought the Lord and His mercy.

 

Think about when you go your own way and do the opposite of what God has shown you. How much sorrow do you endure for your stubbornness? How much more difficulty do you have to step through? It hurts doesn't it? Trusting in the Lord and following His guidance is always the best way. As David noted in verse 8, God guides us with His eye. He is Jehovah Roi; the God who sees. He sees far beyond what we can see. He already knows the end result. Why not follow His lead? Who do you know that created the heavens and the earth, man and everything in it? Who do you know that can be everywhere at once? Who do you know that can love you endlessly to the level of sacrifice that God has demonstrated for us all? Mercy is what you and I do not deserve but thank you Jesus He gives it! As long as you continue in your own direction and not in the wisdom and strength of God, you will always experience greater sorrows than you would if you relied on God.