Psalm 103:8 The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. What an astounding, truth-filled verse! The Lord is merciful. The Lord is gracious. The Lord is slow to anger. The Lord is abounding in steadfast love. What is more is amazing is that these attributes are fundamental to his nature. They are not secondary or tertiary … [Read more...] about The Lord, the Lord
Meditations
The God Who Speaks
Psalm 103:7 He made known his ways to Moses, his acts to the people of Israel. This verse may seem like a strange verse on which to meditate. But it makes an important point: The Lord reveals himself. We serve a God who speaks. This is great news! For who has climbed up to heaven to have an audience with God? Or who has brought him down that he might answer our every … [Read more...] about The God Who Speaks
The Lord Works Righteousness
Psalm 103:6 The LORD works righteousness and justice for all who are oppressed. At the moment you feel life is most unfair, you must understand that God is right there with you, concerned about the injustice and working on your behalf. When humans treat other humans unfairly or with distain or with partiality or withhold wages, the Lord is not disinterested or … [Read more...] about The Lord Works Righteousness
Who Satisfies You with Good
Psalm 103:5 who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. This world ages us. And it is more than just time. Sin and sickness and sorrow age us. Wrinkles form around eyes. Hairs turn gray. Beauty fades. Strength wanes. What is so remarkable here is the promise of a reversal. In the here and now, the Lord will … [Read more...] about Who Satisfies You with Good
Who Redeems Your Life from the Pit
Psalm 103:4 who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, The Lord can redeem your life. “Redeem” carries with it the idea of rescuing and restoring. The way a car enthusiast might rescue a car from the dump and restore it to “new,” or even better than new, so the Lord can and will rescue and restore you. Even from pits. A … [Read more...] about Who Redeems Your Life from the Pit