Psalm 103:13
As a father pities his children,
So the Lord pities those who fear Him.

Application: 

How great is God’s faithful love toward those who take him seriously? It’s as high as the heavens are above the earth (103:11)—that is, beyond our comprehension. How far does he remove his people’s transgressions from them? As far as the east is from the west (103:12)—that is, forgiven sins are never to be seen again. *

If this were true when Israel offered God-ordained animal sacrifices that could not, in an ultimate sense, take away sin (see Heb 10:4, 11), how much more is it true of the once-for-all atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ (see Heb 10:14-18)? *

David illustrates God’s kindness toward those who fear him by picturing a father’s compassion for his children (103:13). Such is how the Lord feels toward those who come to him in repentance and faith. *

David connects God’s compassion to knowing Him. While God does show love to those who fear Him, His love is not dependent on their faultless observance. He is aware of human weakness and loves people even though they sin. Fear of God is an attitude of pious reverence toward God. ^

*  Ref: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 559–560.
^ Ref:  John D. Barry et al., Faithlife Study Bible (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2012, 2016), Ps 103:11 14.

To God be the glory!

Our Lord Jesus Christ created everything! By Him, For Him!

“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

Disclaimer

When God inspires me, I write or post articles that glorify God. I invite you to view this post as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, I encourage you to search the Scriptures to determine whether what I have posted is true. Always consult your church ministers regarding biblical matters. I am not a professional writer, so there may be grammatical or spelling errors. I strive to write as clearly and efficiently as possible. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo.

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