The Lord Is Merciful and Gracious
Today’s Text: Psalm 103:8-14, 17-18,20-22
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What is your perception of God? Using Israel as an example, David provides a perspective we often forget:

PSALM 103:8-14, 17-18,20-22

The Lord is merciful and gracious,
Slow to anger, and abounding in mercy.

He will not always strive with us,
Nor will He keep His anger forever.

He has not dealt with us according to our sins,
Nor punished us according to our iniquities.

For as the heavens are high above the earth,
So great is His mercy toward those who fear Him;

As far as the east . . .

Sunrise over the Sea of Galilee

. . . is from the west,

Sunset on the way to Tiberias

So far has He removed our transgressions from us.

As a father pities his children,
So the Lord pities those who fear Him.

For He knows our frame;
He remembers that we are dust.

But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting
On those who fear Him,
And His righteousness to children’s children,
To such as keep His covenant,
And to those who remember His commandments to do them.

Bless the Lord, you His angels,
Who excel in strength, who do His word,
Heeding the voice of His word.
Bless the Lord, all you His hosts,
You ministers of His, who do His pleasure.

Bless the Lord, all His works,
In all places of His dominion.

Bless the Lord, O my soul!

Yes, God is merciful! That fact should evoke heartfelt and genuine gratitude. Begin the day by contemplating His awesome mercy; then thank Him!

Charles E. McCracken is an international Bible teacher, long-time friend of Israel and advocate for the Jewish people. Known for authenticity in communicating biblical truth, Rev. McCracken’s presentations have relevance for those seeking to understand the significance of Israel and the church. He staunchly supports the nation of Israel and the Jewish people’s right to exist and live in peace.

© Charles E. McCracken 2016, devotional comments only. Repost/Reprint with permission from the author. Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved. (Emphasis added.)

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1) The Bible is the FOUNDATION for life. By Ken Horn, [CC BY 2.0] via Wikimedia Commons – Enhancement: MKM Portfolios
2) Sunset on the way to Tiberias. גמלאי עיריית טבריה [CC BY 2.5], via Wikimedia Commons – Enhancement: MKM Portfolios
3) Sunrise over the Sea of Galilee. By patrick brennan (Israel_9-11_090) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons – Enhancement – MKM Portfolios

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