I Don’t Know Why God Loves Me So

DAY 132
2-2-10
1 CHRONICLES 17-20


Good Morning!

I am not generally a negative person, nor do I beat myself up to “feel better” about myself. However, I do struggle at times with wondering how God could love me as much as I know he does. I guess that’s point – his love and grace are unfathomable.

Can you read David’s heart? He wrote, "Who am I?” “You speak as though I were someone very great.” “You know what your servant is really like.” (1 Chron. 17:16-19)

I identify with David. He is always portrayed as a self-aware man. He knows he’s a sinner. He knows he’s inconsistent. He loves God so much and therefore feels horrible about his continued sins and weaknesses. David would have loved Paul’s words in Romans 5:20, “Where sin increased, grace increased all the more.” I love those words too. I need them to be true!

David is not one of those who feels the need to refuse God’s gifts, however. He doesn’t say, “No, Father! I’m a sinner and can’t accept your blessing.” David is grateful, and humble, and thankful for God’s gifts to forgiven sinful men.

“When you grant a blessing, O Lord, it is an eternal blessing!" (1 Chron. 17:27)

So, I’m thankful for whatever God gives me. I know I don’t deserve it. I know God knows that too…and He blesses me anyway.

Barry