This Christmas message invites us into a profound exploration of what it means to truly adore God—not just for who He is, but for what He has done in our lives. Drawing from Psalm 103, we discover David's soul-stirring declaration of blessing the Lord with every fiber of his being. The passage reveals three transformative truths about God's actions: He forgives our deepest iniquities, redeems us from the pit of despair, and satisfies our souls with good things that renew us from within. What makes this message particularly powerful is its honest acknowledgment of human brokenness. We are reminded that sin isn't just missing the mark—it includes transgression (willfully crossing boundaries) and iniquity (the wickedness rooted deep within us). Yet God's response to our complete unworthiness is overwhelming grace. As far as the east is from the west, He removes our transgressions. His compassion toward us mirrors a mother nurturing her infant, and His steadfast love endures from everlasting to everlasting. The challenge before us this Christmas is to move beyond the cultural trappings of the season and genuinely reflect on God's faithfulness in our personal stories—the ways He has shown up in our highest highs and lowest lows, never failing even when we have failed Him.

Copy