Scripture Reading(s)
Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21
145:8 The LORD is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
145:9 The LORD is good to all, and his compassion is over all that he has made.
145:14 The LORD upholds all who are falling, and raises up all who are bowed down.
145:15 The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food in due season.
145:16 You open your hand, satisfying the desire of every living thing.
145:17 The LORD is just in all his ways, and kind in all his doings.
145:18 The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.
145:19 He fulfills the desire of all who fear him; he also hears their cry, and saves them.
145:20 The LORD watches over all who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy.
145:21 My mouth will speak the praise of the LORD, and all flesh will bless his holy name forever and ever.
Reflections
There are many attributes that encompass the one true living God. When we think about who God is and the role He plays in our lives, it should cause us to feel humbled and in awe at just how vast His love for us goes. There is nothing that takes place in this world and in our lives without God being in complete control of it.
Each day that we face, no matter what circumstance is going on, let us always remember to place our eyes back on Christ and allow for His steadfast love and peace to keep us on steady ground. He is a God that is first and foremost filled with love and compassion for His people. His initial response to us is to act with Grace and is slow to bring about any anger or judgement.
He is a God who can be trusted and loved. He never takes a day off to stop working to bring about the best for us. He is a God that is very much involved in our lives and our role is to respond in praise and worship for all that He has done. Our God does not rest nor does He act passively when it comes to the order of this world and we can rest easy knowing that He is in full control of our lives, He does it with love and grace.