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 […]
For He knows our frame; He remembers that we are dust- Psalm 103:14 This verse is a painful reality that we often forget. As we live our lives with all our ambitions and responsibilities, we tend to forget the basic truth that we are just dust. Our Lord’s compassion and favor continue to be on us because […]
As a father pities his children, So the LORD pities those who fear Him- Psalm 103:13 As we meditate on this verse, it says that the Lord pities those who fear him. The word ‘pities; roughly translated from Hebrew means compassion but not just a feeling but an emotion that inspires action. But there is a condition. This is […]
Let them exalt Him also in the assembly of the people and praise Him in the company of the elders. -Psalm 107:32 Our Lord dwells in the praises of His people. This verse is a reminder to God’s children to give praises to our Lord in the presence of other worshippers and elders. Every Christian […]
