Ecclesiastes 3:22-24 (NKJV)
22 Through the LORD’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. 23 They are new every morning, great is Your faithfulness. 24 “The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I hope in Him!”
The mercies of God are revealed in many different ways. The child of God can rejoice in the mercies of God at the moment of salvation. It is at this moment, when we trust Christ as our Savior that we first realize that God’s mercies are greater than the penalty we deserve. It is because of the mercies of God, that we are delivered from the ravages of hell.
Many people view God as a mean, impersonal judge who sits in heaven just waiting to swiftly punish those who step out of line. God is the final judge who will eternally judge those who reject Him. But God is love first and foremost. His love and mercies far outweigh His desire to judge. He wants to show kindness and love above all other qualities. It is only when we knowingly reject His ways that He will then allow us to reap what we sew.
Another aspect of the mercy of God is faithfulness. His compassions are abundant and they always show up at the right time of our need. He not only supplies abundant mercy, but He also grants us new and fresh mercy each day. This is why David said in Ps. 23:3a, “He restoreth my soul”. We can rest in God’s mercy because His promises are just as faithful as He is. He has promised His mercy to those turn to Him.
God also mercifully works with those who seek Him. Working with us tenderly until we understand what it is He is trying to express. Since God is not bound by time, He has all the time in the world to teach us His principles. It is our responsibility to listen and obey. The longer we resist Him, the longer it will take us to learn. Many times, God knows that it may take a long time before we can learn a particular principle. It is then that He teaches us, trains us and guides us in such a way that we will eventually understand. Many people treat us harshly in this world, but God always seeks to convey His truth in a gentle and loving manner. This may take many years for some of us. But His main desire to own that part of our heart and not for us to be mastered by a disobedient spirit. As God works with us, the light may go on one day and it is then that we will say, “Why didn’t I understand that sooner?” We will then look back and rejoice in the mercies of God. It is at this time, that the Lord is our total portion.
Thoughts, comment, objections, prayer requests.
All His Blessings,
Dan Smith
That is the Father's Heart! Thanks for putting it that way.
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