Charles H. Spurgeon on Psalms 130:4

Forgiveness with God.

1. The proofs of it. a) Divine declarations. b) Invitations and promises, Isa 1:18. c) The bestowment of pardon so effectually as to give assurance and joy. 2Sa 12:13 Ps 32:5 Lu 7:47-8. 1Jo 2:12.

2. The reason of it. a) In God's nature there is the desire to forgive; the gift of Christ is sufficient evidence for it. b) But, the text speaks not so much of a desire as it asserts the existence of a forgiveness being "with" God, therefore ready to be dispensed. The blood of Christ is the reason (Col 1:14); by it the disposition to forgive righteously manifests itself in the forgiving act: Ro 3:25-26. c) Hence, forgiveness for all who believe is sure: Ro 3:25 1Jo 2:1-2.

3. The result of its realization: "That thou mayest be feared": with a reverential fear, and spiritual worship. a) The possibility of forgiveness begets in an anxious soul true penitence, as opposed to terror and despair. b) The hope of receiving it begets earnest seeking and prayerfulness. c) A believing reception of it gives peace and rest, and, exciting grateful love, leads to spiritual worship and filial service. —J. F.