The LORD is gracious and full of compassion, Slow to anger and great in mercy.
Psalm 145:8
As we study God’s Word, we find much encapsulated within this particular verse. This writing tells us something of the nature and character of God. What does it say to us?
**God is Gracious
God grants to us gifts and blessings which we do not deserve. He loves us when we are un-loveable. And He calls to human beings everywhere to repent and receive salvation.
**God is Compassionate
He doesn’t cast us aside and He continually seeks relationship with us. God is much more compassionate than we are. When our compassion wanes, God’s compassion is just beginning.
**God is Patient
God is “slow to anger.” He patiently waits and pursues, at the same time, those who are far from Him. This is not to say that God never becomes angry, for we know He does and rightfully so. Yet, His patience and longsuffering are astounding and wonderful to behold.
**God is Merciful
When we repent and trust Christ as our Savior, God graciously forgives us and spares us from what we truly deserve. His wrath was poured out upon Jesus. Therefore, He is just in mercifully keeping us from eternal separation from Himself and granting to us eternal life. (John 3:16) Mercy tells us that God withholds from us what we truly deserve.
Friend, you are blessed!
Tony French
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