For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.
I am not sure why mortals are so inclined to want God to be the avenger. It is as we live by Tolstoy's book title "Crime and Punishment". We have a hard time believing that sin is its own punishment.
But the psalmist here is stating a truth that is the core of the Gospel of Jesus Christ: God is good. He is loving and compassionate. He is ready to forgive and will extend mercy to all who ask.
In the book ,"The God Who Weeps" by Terryl and Fiona Givens on page 86 we read:
"In His infinite love and compassion, God wills the reintegration of every individual into the Heavenly family."
Why is it essential that we understand this about God? Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote, "That which dominates our imaginations and our thoughts will determine our lives and our thoughts."
As the Savior taught, "Where your heart is, there will your treasure be also."
The Givens say in their book, "We are molding ourselves into the god or gods we thereby worship. . . All talk of heaven that talks of earning instead of becoming is misguided. Such ideas misconstrue the nature of God, His grace, and the salvation He offers."
As we come to realize the goodness of God, that love will become the model for our own lives. We will become more loving, merciful, and compassionate.
As we come to realize the goodness of God, that love will become the model for our own lives. We will become more loving, merciful, and compassionate.
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Christmas is here again. This season represents the ultimate love of the Father. This is the season that reminds us of His mercy, His plenteous mercy! He sent His Son.
How could the Father tell the world of love and tenderness?
He sent His Son, a newborn babe, with peace and holiness.
How could the Father show the world the pathway they should go?
He sent His Son to walk with men on earth, that we may know.
How could the Father tell the world of sacrifice, of death?
He sent His Son to die for us and rise with living breath.
What does the father ask of us?
What do the scriptures say?
Have faith, have hope, live like His Son.
Help others on their way.
What does He ask?
Live like His Son.
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