By Tina Reed
3-minute read
Even when we stumble, “He remembers that we are dust” (Psalm 103:14)…
“The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in faithful love. He will not always accuse us or be angry forever. He has not dealt with us as our sins deserve or repaid us according to our iniquities.” (Psalm 103:8-10, CSB)
Psalm 103 reassures us that God, through Jesus Christ, never turns away from His people, no matter how fragile we are. His love is not dependent on our performance but stems from His unchanging nature. We are but dust, flawed and weak, yet beloved. What does Jesus do with our frailty? Not dismiss it, but respond with compassion. He draws near, lifts us, and cherishes us. This is His way.
The Depth of Divine Mercy
Although our sin could justify God’s wrath, “He has not dealt with us as our sins deserve” (Psalm 103:10). His grace is unearned and boundless, removing our sins “as far as the east is from the west” (Psalm 103:12). He acknowledges our brokenness, not with rejection, but with steadfast love, transforming us through His Spirit.
Jesus’ love surpasses logic. It humbles and moves us to live differently—not to gain His favor but as a response to His love. He is our compassionate Father: “As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him” (Psalm 103:13).
His Discipline and Purpose
Christ’s discipline is restorative, rooted in love to bring our hearts back to Him. Even when we don’t understand His ways, we trust His wisdom and mercy. Unlike the accuser who spreads fear, Jesus leads with kindness, seeking to save and heal. There is no hidden agenda, only pure love.
Thankful Obedience
Such love calls us to obey out of gratitude, not fear. We obey, not to appease a demanding deity, but as a joyful response to His mercy. As God’s children, crowned with love, we live for His glory, being sanctified day by day.
His compassion never runs dry. Even when we stumble, “He remembers that we are dust” (Psalm 103:14) and renews us with patience. This truth inspires us to extend grace to others as He does for us. Let us worship Him and share His compassion, especially with His Church, as an act of gratitude for His boundless love.
What more could we need?
