In this Lenten Season, we are called to reflect on what Christ’s death on the Cross means to us. He died to save us from our sins, and all we need to do is accept His saving grace. This Psalm exults in His love, and we are asked to bless the Lord numerous times, to not forget all His benefits. He forgives all, heals all, redeems all, offers vindication for our sins, and offers love to all who fear him, keep his covenants, and remember his commandments.
In sum, acceptance of Christ means that we have an all-encompassing acceptance into God’s kingdom. In His death, there is life for all of us who accept him. We are but lilies in the field, who bloom briefly, and then pass away. Our stay is temporary, but eternal life comes through an acceptance that we have remission of all our sins through acceptance of God, and the sacrifice of his son’s death. The Psalm is a very positive affirmation of the blessings which come through acceptance of the benefits of Christ’s death on the cross. Bless the Lord, O my soul.
—Paul Birkeland
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