NO ONE IS INNOCENT BEFORE GOD
David understood that he could not stand before the Lord as one accused. For he was a sinner, as are we all. So, he called on the Lord’s “unfailing love” (v.8) instead of His judgment. God’s “unfailing love” or “chesed” as it is in the Hebrew, is His covenantal love, it never ceases, nor lets go. It is wrapped up in the character of God, which is always good and kind. David knew he didn’t stand a chance in God’s courtroom, so he leaned in as a man after God’s own heart (Acts 13:22).
Yet, one innocent man chose to stand before God as one accused in our place. He is the Son of David, Son of God, the Lord Jesus Christ. He stood before God’s judgment seat and the Lord “laid on Him the iniquity of us all” (Isa. 53:6). As a result, Christ “was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification” (Rom. 4:25). “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Rom. 8:1).
David’s prayer is answered. Those in Christ are not put on trial. For that would be double jeopardy. For the Lord Jesus has already taken our sin, separation and death. And He offers His righteousness, Sonship, and eternal life in its place.
PRAYER: Lord, thank You that we don’t have to appear before Your Judgment Seat. For no one could stand before You. Yet, in Christ, we are justified, made right with You. Now, help us to live as Your witnesses to a world far from You, so that sinners may be brought to salvation. In Jesus’ name, amen.