Psalms 103:8

Verse

Psalms 103:8

The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.

  • Anger
  • Mercy
  • Patience
  • Forgiveness
  • Grace
Bebe's interpretation
In light of what God had done for Israel, David was moved to celebrate His grace, patience, mercy, and consistent love. However, David also had personal experience of these facts about the Lord. In spite of David's affair with Bathsheba, God had shown him mercy and unmerited favor by withholding death from him. After David confessed his sin, the Lord forgave him and demonstrated His love for him.
It is important to note that David, the psalmist of Israel who wrote these beautiful verses, had to face tremendous hardships and great difficulties. However, the testimony of his life was that he looked back upon the compassion and grace that the Lord had shown to His people. As well, he looked forward to the coming of the prophesied Redeemer, who was destined to personify the overabundance of lovingkindness and tender mercies for all His people. 
Our Lord understands intimately how we were formed and how fragile our lives are. Our Lord knows and loves us. As difficulties arise in our lives and we are faced with hardships and trials on all sides, it is important that we adopt the attitude of David in his many psalms of praise and thanksgiving, praising God for all the blessings He bestows upon us.
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