Psalms 103:12

Psalms 103:12 says, As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.  David said when we put our faith in God that we are completely separated from our sins.  Verse thirteen adds, Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him.  Though this says a father pitieth his children, I believe at means has compassion for his children.  Like earthly fathers, God has a great compassion for His children.  Verse fourteen continues, For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust.  God knows the weak state of mankind.  We were created out of dust and we will return to dust.  Verse fifteen states, As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth. David continues to speak about the brief physical nature of the life of people, though our soul will live forever.  Verse sixteen adds, For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more.  I believe this is saying that when our brief life here on earth is gone that it is gone forever.  We are not coming back in some other form or as someone else. Verse seventeen declares, But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children’s children; As opposed to our temporary physical body, God's mercy is everlasting to those who put their faith in Him through accepting Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord.  Verse eighteen adds, To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them.  As followers of Christ, we certainly should remember and obey God's commandments, even though salvation comes through our relationship with Jesus Christ.  Verse nineteen continues, The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.  God's kingdom is in the heavens, and one day we as Christians will gather around His throne.  Verse twenty says, Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.  This tells us that even the angels are to bless God.  Though some people seem to think so, we will never be angels.  Verse twenty-one adds, Bless ye the LORD, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure.  All of creation is called on to worship God, but in this case refers to the angels in particular, as they are ministers of God's will.  Verse twenty-two continues, Bless the LORD, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the LORD, O my soul.  We are to bless the LORD for all His works in all places that He has dominion, which is everywhere.