I. PSALMS RESOURCES Commentaries, Sermons, Illustrations, Devotionals. pitieth — literally, “has compassion on.”, knoweth our frame — literally, “our form.”. II. He meets need, but goes beyond need to give us all things "richly to enjoy." God help him and all such! The subject is suggested by its closing words. This is the first and greatest of "benefits," and is therefore placed first, as that for which we ought, above all else, to bless God. 103:1 «[A Psalm] of David.» a Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, [bless] his holy name. There may be a right or a wrong excuse drawn from the weakness of human nature. As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us. THROWING INTO THE SEA. No elixir vitae can prevent this. The care of God for the "oppressed" is a marked feature of Holy Scripture (see Exodus 2:23-25; Exodus 3:9; 2:18; 6:9; Job 35:9-14; Psalms 9:9; Psalms 10:18; Psalms 79:1-13 :21; Psalms 146:7; Isaiah 1:17, etc.). Every father and mother do, but not, if they be wise, in anger, in revenge, or in passion, or carelessly, but ever out of love, for the sake of the child. Personally. He may be compelled to keep on awhile a training work he has begun, because, even if he could stop it, he would do serious mischief by stopping it. But, however that may be, it is certainly true that God is the Healer of all men's diseases. The spiritual operations of the mind are helped or hindered by the condition of the body. As evidently the Prophet Isaiah prayed for him the prayer of faith. God "executes righteousness and judgment" in two ways—sometimes by a Divine intervention, when he overturns the designs of the wicked, and at the same time redeems his people (e.g. And it may he added that God has power to stop chidings. An worship service of praise shaped in both its content and structure by Psalm 103, acknowledging personal blessings and celebrating God's gracious attributes in the life of a child of God. Such were some of the reasons wherefore God became man, and lived and suffered and died in the Person of Christ. How, when, where, he will execute his judgments, we may not anticipate; it is enough for an oppressed soul to know that God is acting for him. Children's children can only inherit its blessings by cleaving to it.". Praise for the Lord’s Mercies - A Psalm of David. God does not redeem our life from all the consequences of our sin (Psalms 99:8), but from the worst he does. It is a ground of obligation. And so, as our Lord said, "I, if I be lifted up, will draw all," etc. There is always, therefore, the danger that a man will transfer his own feeling to God, and persuade himself that, though God may forgive, he never really forgets. Nor in Nature. He had thought that he could not spend his life more happily than in conducting others to these same beautiful places, and showing them their glories. THE TEXT DECLARES THE FACT OF RENEWED YOUTH. on StudyLight.org It is a beginning of hope, that the Lord surely heeds us. Bless, etc. The very variety unduly troubles us, and we fear lest God should regard us as unstable. It is to be the soul's work. It is clear that they are given to the servants of God. I. COVENANT KEEPERS REMEMBER THEIR PLEDGE. Man's punishments too often are utterly loveless. Feed my sheep … Feed my sheep." If God decides a thing, it has to be carried out; nay, he himself presides over the carrying it out. It may be observed that the Lord's gracious dealings are always to be thought of as strictly conditional. his material universe—cannot, of course, he said to "bless" God in the same sense that men and angels do; but, in a language of their own, they set forth his glory, and to the poetic mind seem truly to sing his praise. So the question comes to be—What is the true adornment, or enrichment, the true decoration, of a human life? A Psalm of joyous praise, in which the writer rises from a thankful acknowledgment of personal blessings to a lively celebration of God‘s gracious attributes, as not only intrinsically worthy of praise, but as specially suited to man‘s frailty. It bids us trust it utterly and forever.—S.C. And surely, in view of the gospel, he might say the same to us. (Psalm 103:1-5) This sermon was delivered on Thanksgiving Week (November 2010) at God of Grace Christian Fellowship, Inc., Escario St., Cebu City. He pities us for our sins and mistakes. There is a world of holy angels who are ever praising him. also Psalms 111:4; Psalms 112:4; Psalms 145:8). Bless the Lord, O my soul. The Pulpit Commentary. We have been using the prayer, Holy Spirit, think through me until your ideas become my ideas, or King David’s prayer, Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your law. 4. A neighbour's pity or a friend's is not always helpful; they are either unwilling or unable to relieve and help us. But other critics see in "certain Aramaic terminations" indications of a later date. What a history it would be if we could only trace out what this psalm has done for God's saints in all ages! The path of their life is lit up by the sunshine of the love of God, and it grows brighter and brighter. With that he would crown them.—R.T. 2. That we receive in common with others. Bibliography InformationExell, Joseph S; Spence-Jones, Henry Donald Maurice. With set purpose. He would not be a Father if he did not. The meaning is, not "thy youth is renewed as an eagle's youth is," for an eagle's youth is not renewed; but "thy youth is renewed, and is become in its strength like an eagle.". This is the renewing of the Holy Ghost, which accounts for their renewed youth. Copyright StatementThese files are a derivative of an electronic edition prepared from text scanned by Woodside Bible Fellowship.This expanded edition of the Jameison-Faussett-Brown Commentary is in the public domain and may be freely used and distributed. 1. The overthrow of evil, and the consequent deliverance of the good (Psalms 103:6). And this is inclusive of. WHAT IS SAID ABOUT SICKNESS IS THE EPISTLES? How heartless, how cruel, how utterly unsympathizing, she is! But a father will do all in his power to help his child. There is no strength or stability in him. all his works — creatures of every sort, everywhere. 1. We ourselves pass away and are forgotten, but God's mercy and his righteousness remain forever. But he "knows our frame." The outward man not only does, but must, perish. God's pity for his children is felt. It is not a work to be handed over to any choir or any people whatsoever. He revealed fully to the world the moral relations of sickness, the moral possibilities that lie in sickness. II. 2. what strength it has imparted! Then there was held up—placarded, as St. Paul says (Galatians 3:1)—before the eyes of all men, what the pity and love of God could do and endure for the sake of sinful men. Amongst these things, this fact declared in our text is one. "As one whom his mother comforteth"—with such perfect sympathy, such exquisite tenderness—does God comfort us (Isaiah 66:13). He concludes by invoking all creatures to unite in his song. He never measures humanity fallen by the standard he provides for humanity intact. Nor in society. If his throne were "prepared" anywhere on earth, while within sight of a few, it would be out of sight of and, in that sense, far away from many cities and provinces; but being "prepared in the heavens," it is (in thought and feeling) in view of all, and is thus near to all, and "his kingdom ruleth over all." That of a father. God's claim: 1. Then we know, too plainly to be mistaken, what has befallen us; we are growing older; the stamp of middle age is upon us." Now, the psalmist has the utmost satisfaction in God, because he is quite sure that God never over chides. There never yet was one unnecessary stroke given by the Lord's rod. Ye ministers of his (comp. A distinctly Israelite point of view. He is mindful of, and considerate towards, all forms of racial peculiarity and disability. It must be a fear that produces obedience, or, in New Testament phrase, that is a "godly fear" (Hebrews 12:28). The glory of God is to be secured, that glory on which the well being of the whole universe depends. "He satisfieth thy mouth with good things." 1. Children think all grown up people old, and some very old. 3. TO REVEAL ITS ENLARGED SCOPE AND AIM. He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us (rather, requited us) according to our iniquities. He flourisheth; i.e. But if the juniors do not bring home the fact to us, the conduct of the seniors does. Our Lord often uses it: "Verily, verily, I say unto you;" "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things. It is an emphatic calling upon his soul, that is, himself, never to forget the many favors which God was continually conferring upon him. FULL-VOICED AND FULL-HEARTED UTTERANCE OF PRAISE. The reservoir gets lower, the constant drain is but inadequately repaired, and by and by our life has all run out. True, our text stood there in the psalm, but the life of the Lord here on earth could alone make it stand out as a real, living truth. WHAT IS SAID ABOUT MEN'S SICKNESSES IN THE OLD TESTAMENT? His are the "good things" by which they are sustained. Psalm 103:1-22. It is not "vain repetition." Of the "benefits" he has received, he gives—, 1. Man's law concerns acts, not motives. 4. The Book of Job is not a discussion of the question—What ought a godly man to do who is smitten with sickness? I. The "works of God"—i.e. Bless the Lord, ye his angels (comp. Suffering produced moods of mind in men which laid them open to his higher influence. And yet it is significantly told us that means were used to ensure his recovery, "Now Isaiah had said, Let them take a cake of figs, and lay it for a plaister upon the boil, and he shall recover." It is not in ancient mythology. So he worked very largely for and among sick people, always trying to get their sicknesses sanctified to them, even in the very act of healing or removing them. The burning sirocco, the wind of the desert, variously named in various places, blows upon the flower, and almost immediately scorches it up. I. 2. GOD NEED NOT OVER CHIDE. Minds are spiritual things, but they work through a material frame. If he believed, he would do what Christ told him, and find power come in so doing. "Therefore humble yourselves," etc.—S.C. Since Christ's time, sickness, disease, and disability have taken rank among God's remedial agencies, God's character culturing agencies, God's sanctifying agencies. In a sense it may be said that a man "never forgives himself." Then the answer comes—It is what God gives a man beyond his mere necessities, in the rich outpouring of Divine loving kindness and mercy. For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him (comp. Law, the bond of society, cannot pity, it can only enforce its commands. II. He has taken our frame on himself, so that he might gain experimental knowledge of it. To our imagination, and therefore practically to ourselves, the heavens are much nearer to us, much more "central," than any Jerusalem could be. Confident hope. Commentary on Psalm 103:19-22 (Read Psalm 103:19-22) He who made all, rules all, and both by a word of power. For the assurance of this, appeal may be made to the experience of God's people in all ages. A prophet prays, "O Lord, correct me, but in measure." Bless the Lord, O my soul (comp. I. "But he doth not willingly afflict nor grieve the children of men." We fret over such things, until we remember that our God knows all. Job 14:2; Isaiah 28:1; Isaiah 40:6; James 1:10; 1 Peter 1:24, etc.). (See text.) This is how we should praise the Lord. Infinite in disposition to help, and in resources for our relief. Yet man can never measure this heredity; so his measures will never suffice for deciding the Divine judgments and dealings.—R.T. Used by Permission. What spiritual victories it has won! All is addressed to him, and is for him. How weak we are in the body to contend against the mighty forces of nature, to encounter accident, to endure suffering! But precisely the test under which each one of us is placed is this—Can you live a godly life in that body of yours, and under those precise body conditions of yours? Verse 1 Psalm 103:1-22. It is a truth which needs careful qualifications. God's mercy is the cause, the removal of sin the result. He will not always chide; or, contend (see Isaiah 57:16; and comp. It was treated as an outward sign and consequence of sin; both the sick person and those who tended him being treated as "unclean." Deuteronomy 32:6; Job 10:8; Isaiah 29:16; Isaiah 63:16; Isaiah 64:8, etc.). "The eyes of all wait upon thee, and thou givest them their meat in due season." I. But the renewal of our youth is not physical. "Can a man enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?" We may fully hold both truths of fact. That complaint no man ever yet fairly made. Physical fatigue; less of elasticity and power; he gives in sooner than he did when strain is put on his strength. It is the righteousness of God that he is right towards every one; all may seek, and none ever seeks in vain. There are grand conceptions of his power, omniscience, wisdom, and providence prevailing; but sometimes there are the tenderer conceptions of his goodness and mercy, as in the Psalms and prophets. For the healing of the soul. 2. Except possibly for King Josiah (see 2 Kings 22:1-2 and 23:25), King David was the most godly king of ancient Israel. 2. The keen relish for all that is delightful is one of the blessed appanages of youth, and that which is like to it is part of the blessedness of that rejuvenescence of which we are speaking. For he knoweth our frame; or, our formation (Kay)—the manner in which we were formed (see Genesis 2:7). The psalmist seems here to think of the crown as that which bedecks and beautifies; and he makes us think of the crown of flowers on the May queen, rather than of the jewelled crowns on wealthy kings. "He will not always chide." "to the faithful"—to those who, notwithstanding many lapses and many shortcomings, are yet sincere in heart, and seek to do his will. "For what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?" that faith which cannot get expression in action is not acceptable faith, it is mere sentiment. And his righteousness unto children's children. 3. If he did not pity, he would not punish. But all that enthusiasm has long passed, and he is now a mere professional guide. 1. 3. 3. 2. And in his holiness. All the loving kindnesses which make life beautiful and glad (Psalms 103:4). He pities us in our sufferings. "Segnius irritant animum demissa per aures, Quam quae sunt oculis subjecta fidelibus.". But the limit of the claim to necessities should be clearly shown. Old men have confidence in our judgment, grow civil as they see we are approaching to their side, and have arrived at an age when it should be no longer true that "knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers." God never punishes men so much as they deserve to be punished; "in his wrath he" always "thinketh upon mercy.". To know God's will should be to obey. The voluntary Divine forgetfulness is a sublime conception. Sickness, in the old economy, served its purpose simply as the outward sign of God's judgment on sin. God's gracious dealings with our sins depend on our right dealings with them. Illustrate by the oath of loyalty taken by the servants of a king; or by the pledge taken in marriage; or by covenants entered into by those who unite in a common undertaking. We can always count on them. The excellency of human love, the comforts of home life, the sacred joy of worship. "Blessed are they that keep his commandments.". Such is this renewed youth. What he asks from each of us is just this—the noblest religious life we can reach under our existing body conditions. (Psalms 103:10-12.) What a happy fact this reveals as to the psalmist and all who sincerely adopt his words! Let us commit ourselves to the goodness and the faithfulness of God, for on that we may build with absolute security. And forget not all his benefits (comp. Only when you can will God find it fitting to entrust you with the immortal and incorruptible body. It is paralleled but not surpassed by St. John's word, "God is love." …. Why, then, was it needful for Christ to come in order to reveal to us another gospel? The sin is not absolutely and entirely the man's own. Therefore we need this healing of the soul. Its duration. But the renewal told of in the text is spiritual. It says, "like the eagle," which year by year renews its plumage, and so seems to renew its vigour and activity along with its new garment. 3. The gods of the heathen were strong and much else, but not pitiful. Its actual parts, powers, relations, are known to him. So indeed did Jacob, but there is a fuller reference to his ending. In how many ways do we go wrong, not of set purpose, but unwittingly; or from the force of education and outward circumstances! Christian service is imperfect; our character is blemished, and our work is faulty; but it is sincere; it is rooted in faith; it is animated by love; it is purified by prayer. But then God has not left this sentence to lie in his Word as a general statement. It may have been taken in their names by their fathers. And if God's omniscience is a reason for trust, how much more is Christ's human experience!—R.T. Such persons remember his commandments to do them. IV. The psalm divides itself into four portions: the first (Psalms 103:1-5) an outburst of praise for blessings granted by God to each man severally; the second (Psalms 103:6-14) an enumeration of his loving kindnesses towards his Church as a whole; the third (Psalms 103:15-18) a representation of man's weakness and dependence on God; and. He does not make one absolute standard to apply equally to every branch of the race. Forever and ever. In conclusion, the incomparable majesty of God is set before us, in contrast with the feebleness of man, and he is put forward as the one and only fit Object of worship, alike to the spiritual (Psalms 103:20, Psalms 103:21) and the material creation (Psalms 103:22), as well as to the psalmist himself (Psalms 103:22). Prayer book Version, "Even upon such as keep his covenant." ... Psalm 102 God Revealed in Flesh Psalm 103 Israel's Praise over Ways of God Psalm 104 Praise of Creator-God Psalm The restoration was a resuming of the old covenant relations. We sin through ignorance. the fourth (Psalms 103:19-22) a glance at God's unchanging glory, and a call upon all his creation to bless and worship him. They who chide when in a passion always over chide; they try to satisfy their feeling—and it is unrestrained feeling—rather than the actual demands of the case. on StudyLight.org Trust. His pity is enduring. But when men come to the verge of three score years and ten, they will often flatter themselves that even yet they are not old. The psalmist begins by addressing himself; he has before him his own personal experience during a long (or lengthening) life; and he finds ample reason for full, heartfelt gratitude. Human pity is soon exhausted. But the rendering of עדי by "mouth" is very doubtful. It must be read in the light of the chief point he deals with in his Epistle, viz. See the affection of the mother bird or beast. When Job's friends came to comfort him, they could think of no other view of sickness than this, though Job felt sure that there must be a higher meaning, if only he could reach it. Anointing sick people with oil was no religious ceremony in the days of the apostle. II. 1. They always healed "in the Name of Christ." Death, till Christ came, kept its sting, and the grave its victory, but he took both away. "The blessings of the covenant are no inalienable right. BUT FAR MORE IS HUMAN PITY SEEN IN THE HUMAN FAMILY AND HOME. what holy joy! ITS RESULTS. 1. And the body is the great spoiler of the soul's vision. THE DISTANCE OF EAST FROM WEST. REMOVAL BEHIND THE BACK. This may be worked out along two lines. His acts unto the children of Israel. how ignorant! II. Bless the Lord, all his works in all places of his dominion, Commentary Critical and Explanatory - Unabridged, Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible, Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures. Christopher Wordsworth. III. — when God is the object, praise. Where one is, there is the other. "Fly as far as the wing of imagination can bear you, and if you journey through space eastward, you are further from the west at every beat of your wing." These strong, sustaining words call us to consider—. 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