THE COMPASSION OF GOD

Psalm 145:8-10 NLT 

The Lord is merciful and compassionate,

slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.

 The Lord is good to everyone.

He showers compassion on all his creation.

 All of your works will thank you, Lord,

and your faithful followers will praise you.

When you think about God I wonder what comes to mind? Some people have a picture of a wrathful God who’s just waiting to bash them over the head. They feel like He wants to pounce on them and point the finger in judgement. Others may see Him as distant and not caring.

I’m so thankful the truth is nothing like that! It’s a lie of the enemy and the Psalmist puts us right. He paints a wonderful picture of our God, showing us His mercy and compassion towards us. We know compassion is when someone feels our sadness, but who has a deep desire to alleviate our suffering. Our God not only has the desire but He also has the ability to do just that.😊 When the bottom has fallen out of our world for some reason, He doesn’t just give us a pat on the shoulder and then carry on regardless. He  draws alongside to help us out of our distress.

It’s those times when we’ve blown it or not done as well as we hoped, our God comes to encourage and help us, because He sees us through the lens of Jesus and His shed blood. When our trust is in Him then all our sins have been forgiven and God is not mad at us any more. His heart is to bless and lift us up again.

Some people may say God has not been particularly good to them, but they forget His forgiveness is for whoever wants and accepts it, whatever their creed, race, colour or political persuasion. Whether they’re old or young, clever or not, rich or poor, God’s compassion and mercy are for us all. God is good to everyone!

We have a truly amazing God so let’s thank and praise Him for all His goodness to us today. In Jesus name. Amen.