For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is His mercy toward those who fear Him. As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us. (Psalm 103:11-12) In these verses, David continues to express his appreciation for the...

He will not always strive with us, nor will He keep His anger forever. He has not dealt with us according to our sins, nor punished us according to our iniquities. (Psalm 103:9-10) There are many people in this world who hold to the misguided notion that the God of...

The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in mercy. (Psalm 103:8) As mentioned in the previous devotion, immediately after Israel committed rebellion by worshiping the Golden Calf, Moses appealed to God for mercy. In response to his petition, the...

He made known His ways to Moses, His acts to the children of Israel. The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in mercy. (Psalm 103:7-8) After the Golden Calf debacle, Moses pleaded with the Lord to help him understand how to better lead the...

(Bless the Lord O my soul) who satisfies your mouth with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. (Psalm 103:5) In the previous devotion we spoke of the inevitability of growing weaker as our bodies grow older. Juxtaposed with that universal law is...

(Bless the Lord O my soul) who satisfies your mouth with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. (Psalm 103:5) It is inevitable that as we get older our bodies will become increasingly weaker — at least typically. At a certain point in life,...

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: who forgives all your iniquities, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from destruction, who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies. (Psalm 103:2-4) When God described Himself to...

Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name! (Psalm 103:1) As this psalm begins, David expresses something that is easily overlooked but is very important for us to consider. He begins by saying, “Bless the Lord O my soul,” thus...

You are the same and Your years will have no end. (Psalm 102:27) When I was a child, there were nights I would lay in bed and try to contemplate eternity. I would stare into the darkness and try to imagine what it would be like to know that there will always be a...

Of old You laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands. They will perish, but You will endure; yes, they will all grow old like a garment; like a cloak You will change them, and they will be changed. (Psalm 102:25-26) Years ago there...

To declare the name of the Lord in Zion, and His praise in Jerusalem, when the peoples are gathered together, and the kingdoms, to serve the Lord. (Psalm 102:21-22) As I've previously mentioned, much of this psalm looks to the future when the kingdom of Israel is...

This will be written for the generation to come, that a people yet to be created may praise the Lord. (Psalm 102:18) This is a fascinating verse. David prophesies that all that he had written up to this point -- and particularly the words of hope and restoration --...