Exodus 34:5-7 (NIV) 5Then the LORD came down in the cloud and stood there with him and proclaimed his name, the LORD. 6And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, “The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, 7maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin. Yet he does not leave the guilty unpunished; he punishes the children and their children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation.”
Lamentations 3:31-33 (NIV) 31For no one is cast off by the Lord forever. 32Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love. 33For he does not willingly bring affliction or grief to anyone.
Micah 7:18-19 (NIV) 18Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? 19You will again have compassion on us; you will tread our sins underfoot and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea.
The Bible is first and foremost a book about God, who He is, and what he desires for His people. And today we see the compassion...yes, the justice too, for he will not allow sin to go unpunished...but even with consequences which may possibly affect generations, God is merciful and compassionate. His love and faithfulness also abound for generations. He never abandons us. And it is not his will or desire that any should suffer; but suffering does exist in our fallen and tainted world. And the consequences of our failure to follow God do exist in our fallen and tainted world. Yet through it all, our God is loving, forgiving, merciful, and compassionate.
Gracious Heavenly Father,
Today we pray for awareness of any way in which we have strayed from You, either in thought, word, or deed. We humbly ask your forgiveness. We thank you for your love, your faithfulness, your mercy, and your compassion.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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