The depth of desperation. The writer was aware of sin and how it caused separation from God (cf. Isa. 59:1-2). Things must not stay the way they were. He must get right with God. The weight of sinfulness was too much to keep bearing.
The depth of declaration (Psa. 130:2-4). What you believe, you will declare. What's in your heart will come out of your mouth (Mt. 12:34). Are you speaking truth concerning sin, forgiveness and God? Truth: God keeps accurate, detailed, updated records (Rev. 20:12, 15). Truth: Your name can be written permanently into the Lamb's Book of Life. You can know you have eternal life (Jn. 3:16; 20:31; 1 Jn. 5:13). Truth: Your sins don't have to remain in permanent ink. They can be erased (Isa. 44:22). Truth: "There is forgiveness with Thee." Forgiveness is in Jesus only (Ac. 4:12; Heb. 9:12; 10:4, 10, 14).
The depth of determination (Psa. 130:5-6). The worst thing that can happen to you as a Christian is not death. The worst thing is to not hear God's voice! For what was the writer so anxiously waiting? The voice of God as revealed in His Word. The writer longed for continued relationship and communication. He expressed his heart to God. What would God say in return? Being forgiven is great. Hearing God's voice again is a wonderful bonus. The writer determined to keep waiting until God spoke through His Word (Psa. 27:14).
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