MERCY FOREVER
Today’s Reading: Psalms 135-136
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The Parthenon is a temple on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, dedicated to the maiden goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their patron deity. Its construction began in 447 BC when the Athenian Empire was at the height of its power. It is the most important surviving building of Classical Greece. Unique to the God of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and King David was that, unlike pagan gods. It could not be said of them that their “Mercy endures forever.”
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Key Verses: Psalms 135:13, 136:4
Your name, O Lord, endures forever,
Your fame, O Lord, throughout all generations.
…To Him who alone does great wonders,
For His mercy endures forever!
Both Psalms in today’s reading refer to the final and decisive plague on the Egyptians which resulted in freedom for their slaves, the Israelite people (Exodus 12:29-36). This is a high price to pay for the freedom of the slaves in Egypt, but I’ve just finished reading a book on the American Civil War, fought for the cause of freeing the slaves. The Americans paid a much higher price in the death of their sons for a similar cause.
(1) We learn here that God’s gifts and miracles arise from His love!
(2) God protects and cares for His loved ones!
(3) We eat and drink today because God loves us!
It’s no wonder that the psalmist repeats 26 times, “His mercy endures forever!”
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Lord God, I’ve just read many reasons as to why I should be thankful! Your Word tells me that Your “Goodness leads …. to repentance!” I pray that this will always be so in my life! Amen!!!
100 PERSONAL WORDS:
Over the years I’ve often said that the most repeated verse in the Bible is, “His mercy endures forever.” Another very important verse from God’s Word is, “Whosoever calls on the Name of the Lord shall be saved!” (Romans 10:13). We should never forget 1 John 1:9 – “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” I have found that many more people struggle with having assurance of salvation than there are those who take God at His Word and rest in the assurance of “His mercy.” This is the result of a lack of emphasis on God’s grace and His unconditional love! I’ve just read Psalm 136 out loud. I dare anyone to join me in this exercise and still doubt God’s mercy and forgiveness!
Yours for the full assurance of the Presence in our lives of our Saviour and Lord!
David
Your love, Father, endures forever. Help people everywhere get hold of that fact, Lord.
Bless this day all Your workers. Strengthen them and help us all share Your Word, Your love, Your Truth today.
Help people hear You calling today and help them choose Truth, in Jesus’s great name, amen
Ps 135:4
For the Lord has chosen Jacob for Himself,
Israel for His special treasure.
Ps 135:12
….and gave their land as a heritage, a heritage to Israel His people.
Ps 136:21(a), 22(a)
….and gave their land as a heritage,….a heritage to Israel His servant
Oh Lord! To this day Israel’s enemies are still fighting for the land which You gave to Israel as a heritage. Father, we pray that You will intervene in this current war and show Your love for Israel once more. Deliver them from their enemies that the world may see that You are their God Who rules in power and Majesty! Amen!
Amen to that plea dear Luisa! 🙏
Please show the world that your Word is true heavenly Father as we praise you. Amen.
Amen.
In Your Might
Endless is the day of Your love
For all who shall call on your name
And endless is the time above
Where we shall live without blame.
The stars watch us throughout each night
And the sun warms us every day
But endless love is Your great light
That guides us along our way.
Your love has sown seeds within us
And we must blossom in Your light;
That’s why You sent Holy Jesus
And He’ll return in Your might!
Nov 7,2023,GW Marshall
Praise God
I’m so waiting for His return. May we all be ready. Blessings all.
Amen to David’s Prayer for Today.
Agreeing with each prayer and poem mentioned above
and joining you all in prayer, in Jesus’ Holy Name, Amen.
Amen and amen 🙏✝️