In these passages David makes another seemingly small but profound statement. He says, “My iniquities have overtaken me so that I am not able to see.” David was close to God and God favored David. However, David still had sin in his life. As David grew closer to God, David became more aware of his sins.
I believe that sin has the effect of keeping people from perceiving God’s Truths. Like David, when people sin they are not able to see or perceive the Truth. However, there is a difference between David who was close to God and people who are not close to God. Those who are not close to God do not even know that they can’t see God’s Truths. They are blissfully unaware.
David on the other hand knew many of God’s Truths. He wanted to know more and gain more understanding. It seems that David knew that there were Truths of which he was not yet aware. David rightly linked his iniquity or sin to his inability to learn more of God’s Truths.
So, it is with us. I believe that as we move away from a sinful existence God will allow us to perceive more of His Truths. As we read the Bible, God will grant us more and more understanding and unlock Scripture for us.
