Day 16 - More on Verse 14

The LORD upholds all that fall, and raises up all those that be bowed down. Verse 14

David has expounded to this point in his psalm on the glorious majesty of God.  He has pointed out that
His kingdom will reign forever and that every generation shall offer Him praise for His mighty works. 

David serves a God of power and strength who reigns in perfect justice.  He vows to continually worship God with energy and exuberance and make his praise glorious and large unto his glorious King.

Now, in verses 14 through 16 we will meditate on how personally and compassionately this King reigns.  He is no dictator or despot.  In fact, David now portrays the Lord as supremely benevolent and kind.  God is the Sustainer of all He has created, especially mankind, the jewel of creation made in the image of God.

Further meditation on verse 14 reminds us that the greatest work of compassion, love and provision is God’s marvelous grace to those who have made Him Lord of their lives.

While we have already considered the reference pertaining to falling or bowing under the burdens of life, let us not forget the grace and forgiveness that Jesus ministers to us again and again when we fall into sin!  

The grace of God upholds and restores us when temptations have won the day.  Guilt and shame can weigh us down to a place where we are no longer able to lift our heads again to receive the favor of God.

Yet, repenting and confessing our sin before Him ushers in His provision of grace once more.  Grace so amazing, grace so divine!   All that fall, all that are bowed down will be forgiven all transgressions and renewed with all strength according to His great compassion, mercy and love.  

ALL is a very big word, and though I may not appreciate people speaking in absolutes in my daily exchanges, I am overjoyed and grateful for the absolutes God defines for us:

Nothing can ever separate us from the love of God.  Romans 8:38    There is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.   Romans 8:1     You  have been set free from sin and become slaves to righteousness.  Romans 6:18   Sin shall not be your master because you are not under law, but under grace. Romans 6:14    If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.   Romans 1:9  

Dear saint of the Most High God, you are deeply loved and highly favored.  In our weakness we will sometimes fail, and fall.  But our God is slow to anger, rich in compassion, full of mercy and forgiveness to those who confess and turn from sin. 

As we lean on Him for our strength, we can experience the freedom that comes from absolute trust in His everlasting love.  He is lifting us up, holding us up, and never keeps a record of wrongs.  As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us! 

Halleluia!     Repent and turn from your sin. Be released to serve Him afresh today!

God of all compassion and mercy, I extol You, my King, my God!  You are abounding in grace, a never ending source of mercy.  Thank you for lifting me up and giving me strength each day to stand in Your grace and serve You.  I offer up my life to nobody else but You, Lord.  Amen.