The mercy of God

The psalms are perhaps the finest place to investigate the character of God. One good example of this is in Psalm 103. There are five sections in this scripture that are especially encouraging.

First, Psalm 103:1-5 says that God provides many benefits. He loves us and abundantly blesses us, even when we don’t regard Him as we should (Matthew 6:25-26).

Second, Psalm 103:6-10 teaches that God is merciful, patient, and longsuffering (2 Peter 3:9). Although Israel turned away from Him, He still cared for them.

Third, Psalm 103:11-14 declares that God has removed our iniquities from us. After we realize we are sinners, we can obey the gospel and God will remember our sins no more (Hebrews 8:12). None of us are worthy of this sacrifice.

Fourth, Psalm 103:15-18 reminds us of our mortality. Like the grass, we pass away. However, God’s mercy endures forever. As long as man is on the earth, he can have transgressions removed through Jesus.

Fifth, Psalm 103:19-22 assures us that God is in control. He kingdom rules over all. The only appropriate reaction to that is to “bless the Lord”!

Truly, these psalms fulfill the statement in Romans 15:4: “For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.”

Kyle Campbell