Psalm 103
This Psalm is just packed with interesting things for us to explore. I would like to focus on three items from Psalm 103.
The first theme I want to focus on is found in verse 6 that states, "The Lord works righteousness and justice for all the opressed." The Old Testament is especially clear that God will not tolerate injustice against those who are poor weak or vulnerable. He will bring action. Most often that occurs when Godly people are moved by the Holy Spirit to take action on behalf of others. In my country, we've seen that the Civil Rights Movement and efforts to help the opressed have been led by Christians.
Verse 12 is one of my favorite verses in the Psalms. It is often used after the corporate prayer of confession in many churches when the assurance of pardon is given. This verse says, "As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us."
When we confess our sins and come to faith and trust in Jesus, He forgives all of our sins. Our slate is wiped clean, so to speak.
When our sins are removed from us by the Lord, He remembers them against us no more. He won't bring them back up and remind us of our past faillings. We can rest in the knowledge of His forgiveness. He wants us to make move forward and do good deeds that are pleasing to Him.
The final theme that I want to explore is found in verses 15 and 16. These verses speak to us of the fact that life is brief. They remind me that I need to do all that I can while I am able to serve the Lord and try to make the world a better place.
We can't put things off until tomorrow. Tomorrow is not guaranteed. Make sure that today you let those you love know how much you care about them. Follow your dreams before it is too late. If you've not acceptee Jesus as Lord and Savior, today is the day of salvation.
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