Day 43 – Praise the Lord – Psalm 103:1-22
We read our last Psalm already, which is disappointing. Would a class on the Psalms interest anyone?
Today we cover another type of Psalm: a praise Psalm. We are reminded of God’s actions and attributes. This hymn reminds us that God is in control (all used 8 times). The hymn also describes several times how God’s love and forgiveness is greater than our sin and God’s judgment. Yes God could condemn us; this is clearly within the bounds of righteous justice. But God chooses not to condemn us. Contemplate God’s love, mercy and power as you contemplate this hymn.
For some readers this hymn may be too good, too pie in the sky. It may help to know that scholars believe this psalm was written during the Babylonian exile, after the destruction of Jerusalem
In Christ,
Randy
Very fitting to be a little behind in my readings and to read this as the earthquake hits Japan. "We can choose how we respond to life's tragedies." In times of tragedy, it always fascinates me how people react...some automatically drawn closer to God, others immediately blame God. As there are more uproars in the Middle East, more political issues in our own country, I find myself becoming closer and closer to God.
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