Psalm 103 is a great song that describes what God is like. Yes, the Psalms were written as songs. We can know what God is like by his actions. He does so many different things for us. But above all, he loves us, just like Adrienne said.
King David started this song by praising God with his whole being. God wants us to praise him with everything we’ve got. If you really love someone, you love with all your heart.
In this song, David remembers the Lord’s kindness: “He forgives all our sins.” David knew there could be no forgiveness unless God provided a sacrifice for his sins.
God promised David that his family and kingdom would continue forever (2 Samuel 7:12, 16). We have a good reason to praise God with our whole hearts. Jesus is the promise for which David hoped. From the human side, Jesus was related to David. Because of God’s promise, Jesus is sometimes called the Son of David (Matthew 9:27). He came and died on the cross for our sins so that we could live with him forever. David had the promise that his greater son would rule forever, but we have the reality (2 Samuel 7:12-13 & Hebrews 12:2).
The kingdom of David’s greater son, the Lord Jesus Christ, will continue to grow until everything comes under the power of his love and justice. Adrienne is right when she says God is “The Best!”
God wants us to see things as he does. The Psalm says our life is short. It’s like grass or a flower. It grows for a short time, and then it’s gone. Even if you live to be 100 years old, what is that compared to forever? Even though people are born and die, God’s love continues for those who respect him in every generation. Do you want your life to bless other people both during and after your life on Earth? Discover how to help make God’s kingdom grow.