150 Days of Psalms - Psalm 102

There were a lot of familiar thoughts in this psalm - familiar in that the psalmist is crying out for help (as seen in many of the psalms.).

There is a contrast (again) between man's short life and God's eternal being.

"But You, Lord, are enthroned forever;
Your fame endures to all generations." v.12

"Long ago You established the earth,
and the heavens are the work of Your hands.
They will perish, but You will endure;
all of them will wear out like a garment,
and they will pass away.
But You are the same,
and Your years will never end." vs.25-27

Isn't it wonderful to know that with all of the changes in life and the shortness of our lives that God never changes?!

This psalm also reminds us that we need to make sure future generations know about the Lord - not that He really needs our help, but so that we can have a part in their knowing and serving Him. Verse 12 says, "Your fame endures to all generations," but verse 18 shows our part in that.

"This will be written for a later generation, and a newly created people will praise the Lord."