He does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. – Psalms 103:10 One of the prime characteristics of a parent is the love they have for their child, always wanting the best even if the child has not behaved in a form or fashion that deserves the best. […]
He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever; – Psalm 103:9 (NIV) The Bible says that our Lord’s anger is momentary, but His love is for eternity. Yes, God gets angry; because He can not tolerate sin (Psalm 7:11). His anger is against anything that keeps us away from Him. Yet, […]
The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. – Psalm 103:8 (NIV) Compassion means “to suffer together.” Emotion researchers define it as the feeling that arises when confronted with another’s suffering and motivated to relieve it. Take a moment to imagine that – The God who created the heavens and the […]
The Lord works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed. – Psalm 103:6 (NIV) One of the most prominent attributes of our God is His righteousness, and it is virtually synonymous with His justice. When we say that God is just, we mean that He always is right and fair. Our Lord’s righteousness sets Him apart, […]
Who satisfies your desires with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. -Psalm 103:5 (NIV) There is no true satisfaction in this world outside the relationship we have with our Lord Jesus. Neither can human life be sustained nor repaired without God knowing it. King David encourages his soul to praise […]
Psalm 34, written by David from a cave at Adullam. These were desperate times for David – He was a fugitive, running away from King Saul, who wanted to kill him. At this point in his life, David was homeless, hungry, and living with many outcasts. Yet, this is a joyful and wise psalm. From […]
Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with loving-kindness and tender mercies- Psalm 103:4 We have a wonderful promise in this verse. Our Lord is our mighty redeemer. It is important for all of us to understand what leads to destruction. Every sin plays a part in a person’s destruction. All sins originate […]
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, who heals all your diseases – Psalm 103:2–3 Encouraging the soul to bless the Lord is an expression of worship that rises from deep within our hearts. It is not just an emotion but praise that comes out […]
Bless the Lord, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the Lord, O my soul- Psalm 103:22 Every place in this universe is under the dominion of our Lord God. This verse encourages a symphony of worship to our Lord by living and non-living things. It says in Luke 19: 40 that […]
Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you- Matthew 7:7 This verse is a great promise from our Lord. When we read this verse, we see there are three actions that are needed before we receive from the Lord. We are encouraged […]
