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Psalm 103:1-22
This psalm praises God's sovereignty over all His creation, yet it also shows His awareness and care of us as individuals. To Him, we are not nameless, faceless blobs in an endless ocean of people. The world likes to claim the incredible promise of Romans 8:28 for itself, but it really applies only to us, "those who love God . . . those who are the called." This is something to be thankful for! Each one of us is in His capable hands! God requires us to give thanks because it is good for us. Those convinced that God rules have a distinct advantage over those who believe things happen randomly.
John W. Ritenbaugh
Sovereignty and Its Fruit: Part TenRelated Topics: God's Intervention | God's Involvement | God's Maintenance | God's Management | God's Manipulation of Events | God's Providence | God's SovereigntyOther Forerunner Commentary entries containing Psalms 103:1:
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What Does Psalms 103:1 Mean?
This psalm praises God's sovereignty over all His creation, while also revealing His awareness and care of each individual. To Him, people are not nameless, faceless blobs in an endless ocean of humanity. The incredible promise of Romans 8:28, which the world likes to claim for itself, truly applies only to those who love God, those who are the called. Each person rests securely in His capable hands, giving cause for thankfulness. God requires thanksgiving because it benefits us. Those convinced that He rules hold a distinct advantage over those who believe things happen randomly.