David has a nagging thought that induces so much anguish when he holds it in he nearly explodes. He did not want to sin by saying something sinful before the wicked in his presence or before his God. So he held it in. Yet, he could not for his distressed heart burned like a consuming fire devouring his peace.
What weighed so heavy on his heart? The brevity of his life chafed his soul raw. He screamed, “Each man’s life is but a breath.” The state of probation and preparation is short and David knew he was failing. He wanted the Lord to remind him that his final moment was fast approaching. He sought motivation to keep him from sinning and do what is right, noble, and good. Yet, even though he changed, his life would not be long enough to redeem the wrong.
Moses prayed, “The length of our days is seventy years– or eighty, if we have the strength; yet their span is but trouble and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away. Who knows the power of your anger? For your wrath is as great as the fear that is due you. Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” (Psalm 90:10-12)
Can David, myself, and anyone else have any hope? The past cannot be undone. The future is short. A fast end makes time well spent not enough to redeem. Did David find any way to be redeemed? The coming verses and BDBD contain the receipt.
