Character of God

Psalm 103

This chapter, perhaps more vividly than any other place in the Bible, describes God and His character.

Here are a few of the characterizations I find:

• He does good things for me.
• He forgives all my sins.
• He heals all my diseases.
• He redeems me from death.
• He crowns me with love and tender mercies.
• He fill my life with good things.
• He renews my youth like the eagle's.
• He gives righteousness and justice to all who are treated unfairly.
• He revealed His character to Moses and Israel.
• He is compassionate and merciful.
• He is slow to get angry,
• He is filled with unfailing love.
• He will not constantly accuse us.
• He will not remain angry forever.
• He does not punish us for all our sins.
• He does not deal harshly with us (as we deserve).
• His love is unfailing toward those who fear Him (high as the heavens above the earth).
• He has removed our sins from us (as far as the east is from the west).
• He is like a father to his children (tender and compassionate to those who fear Him).
• He knows how weak we are (He remembers we are only dust).
• His love remains forever with those who fear Him.
• His salvation reaches future generations of the faithful.
• He rules from heaven (where He rules over everything).

Father, You are good. Your faithful love endures forever! Help me to meditate on these characterizations of You today and every day.