“He has not dealt with us according to our sins, nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.” Psalm 103:10
As David opens this Psalm, he declares “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget none of His benefits”. Today’s Verse is one of those benefits. When the Spirit of God began to open David’s heart, he saw the heinousness of his Sin. He knew he was worthy of His Judgement and His Wrath. But instead, he sees Mercy and declares “The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness.” He realized God was not giving him what he justly deserved.
For the true Christian, the same phenomena occurs. He awakens him to his Sin and he knows he deserves His Wrath! He knows he is worthy of Hell! But because the Gospel has come and Grace has done its work, he can now join with David in singing this verse!