Psalm 103 There is no-one like our God! This psalm gives us every reason to believe in and live for Him.
"Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name."
David invites us to remember all the benefits.. all the grace gifts.. that God has provided for those who will confidently trust in Him:
He pardons our iniquities and heals our diseases! v3
He redeems us from hell's prison.. and places a crown of love and compassion on our heads! v4
He satisfies us with "good things" all of our lives! v5
He only does what is right and just! v6
He clearly guides His servants.. like He did Moses and Israel.. v7
He is "compassionate and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness"! v8
He doesn't give up on us.. even if He is angry at our sinfulness.. and He does not deal with us "according to our sins" v9-10
There is no limit to the love that God has for us who fear Him. v11
"As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us." v12
He is more compassionate than any earthly father.. He knows our weakness.. our smallness.. our dusty frames.. v14
He knows the brevity of our lives here on earth and assures us of His eternal love for us. v15-17
When we live in obedience to the Word of God.. we find that all of His benefits are meant for us! Hallelujah!
Our God "has established His throne in the heavens; and His sovereignty rules over all." This will never change.. no matter what happens here on earth.. no matter what difficulties we face.. no matter how sinful mankind seems to be getting.. no matter what.. we have a God Who is always in control!
"Bless the Lord, you His angels, mighty in strength, who perform His word, obeying the voice of His word! Bless the Lord, all you His hosts, you who serve Him, doing His will. Bless the Lord, all you works of His, in all places of His dominion; Bless the Lord , O my soul!" vs 20-22
Father in heaven, holy, holy, holy is Your Name! Thank You for this Word.. for this joyful song that we sing to You.. for You are worthy of all our praise. Help us to not forget these benefits.. these gifts of grace.. for they fill our minds and hearts with the depth of Your love for us.. and bring us to truly love You more and more! Thank You for revealing Yourself.. Your Heart.. to us.. Amen.
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