I am not much on quotes from men. I have a friend who's office is completely covered by quotes from famous people. I often wonder what is wrong with me, that as a reader and a motivational speaker I don't remember or use more quotes like that. However, in reading this morning's text I did come across what I believe may be the greatest words ever written:
Psalm 103:10-12: "He has not dealt with us according to our sins , Nor rewarded us according to our iniquities . 11 For as high as the heavens are above the earth , So great is His lovingkindness toward those who fear Him. 12 As far as the east is from the west , So far has He removed our transgressions from us."
Are there any words that have a greater meaning or more important implications. Put Lincoln, Washington, King, Plato, or any famously quoted orator up against these words and they will pale by comparison. What David says here strikes at the very heart of life. David is telling us what God will do with our sin. David should know. He had a numerous wives and killed to get one more. He committed adultery and fathered a baby out of that adultery. David would not be able to preach in any of our pulpits today (he could never be ordained) and he could not teach in any of our schools. He has a felony arrest record. He couldn't coach any of our athletes even though he once conquered giants. More than likely he couldn't sit on any board but he once lead a nation. David had a good understanding of the need for these words. God accepted and forgave David. David bathed himself in these truths. When David brought his sins before God, God would say, "What sins?" As far as the east is from the west they have been removed from us!
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