"The Sign of Comfort"

"Show me a token for good; that they which hate me may see it, and be ashamed: because thou, LORD, hast helped me, and comforted me." (Psalms 86:17)
Whether it's the way that He loves us, or the way that He shows us mercy, our God has what it takes to take all of our shame away! People who don't have it, really don't know what it's like to feel forgiven of all their sins. I mean, it is totally impossible to see forgiveness bestowed upon a persons life; one can only assume by their joy and happiness that something has taken place. But here we have something pure and tangible; an undeniable sign of God's forgiveness being granted and His promises overriding even the most terrible sin we can carry out in this life. Here is the thing that we need to remember, with all of our hearts: God gives mercy to those who ask for His mercy! We have no right to judge anyone for anything; we are all guilty of sin, and we are all capable of carry out any sort of sin you could imagine. The thing that takes people to the next level, usually is trying to cover up something they might want to keep hidden. Nothing is hidden from God, so it's more about what man thinks of us that gets us motivated to carry out something wicked. Case in point, is David's sin with Bathsheba. It was one thing to sleep with another man's wife; it was something all together more wicked to plot that man's death to cover up that sin. Sin is sin, but doing something like that requires planning and making serious choices that go against everything good. So what is "a token for good?" Well, Paul speaks of "good" in Romans 8:28, saying, "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them that are called according to his purpose." The sin was not good, and the cover up was surely not good; but David loved God, and David was called according to God's purpose. So then, how did that work together for good? Do you need help? Seriously, it's really only a matter of crying out to God for help! He wants to help you! He might not totally make your issue or your problem go away, but He surely will comfort you and give you peace. Isn't that what we really need more that anything else, peace? Jesus is the Prince of Peace! That's what He brings with Him when He enters your heart. If you are not feeling peace, then you are still holding unto something that is preventing you of experiencing His peace. Maybe that's the part we overlook: the peace we are looking for is not found in ourselves, it's only found in Christ...
""Is anyone thirsty? Come and drink -even if you have no money! Come, take your choice of wine or milk -it's all free! Why spend your money on food that does not give you strength? Why pay for food that does you no good? Listen to me, and you will eat what is good. You will enjoy the finest food. "Come to me with ears wide open. Listen, and you will find life. I will make an everlasting covenant with you. I will give you the unfailing love I promised to David. See how I used him to display my power among the peoples. I made him a leader among the nations. You also will command nations you do not know, and peoples unknown to you will come running to obey, because I, the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, have made you glorious." Seek the LORD while you can find him. Call on him now while he is near. Let the wicked change their ways and banish the very thought of doing wrong. Let them turn to the LORD that he may have mercy on them. Yes, turn to our God, for he will forgive generously." (Isaiah 55:1-7) NLT