“Then the LORD came down in the cloud and stood there with him and proclaimed his name, the LORD. And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, “The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, ABOUNDING IN LOVE and faithfulness, MAINTAINING LOVE TO THOUSANDS, and forgiving wickedness…” (Exo. 34:5-7)
[The Lord came down, to give Moses a better awareness of who He was, and an expression of his amazing glory. His descending speaks His divine humility; he humbles himself to demonstrate to Moses that this relationship was important for the sake of God’s people!]
“Who among the gods is like you, LORD? Who is like you– majestic in holiness, AWESOME IN GLORY, WORKING WONDERS? “You stretch out your right hand, and the earth swallows your enemies. IN YOUR UNFAILING LOVE YOU WILL LEAD THE PEOPLE YOU HAVE REDEEMED. In your strength you will guide them to your holy dwelling.“ (Exo. 15:11-13)
[The awesomeness of our God is demonstrated by His UNFAILING LOVE!]
“Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let them say among the nations, “The LORD reigns!” Let the sea resound…Let the trees of the forest sing, let them sing for joy before the LORD…Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; HIS LOVE ENDURES FOREVER.“ (1 Chron. 16:31-34)
[This was from a song that David wrote to be sung so God would be glorified in our praises…by our thanksgivings…by our songs…by our speech! For Our Abba Father is ABOUNDING in UNFAILING LOVE that ENDURES forever!!!]
“I call on you, my God, for you will answer me; turn your ear to me and hear my prayer. SHOW ME THE WONDERS OF YOUR GREAT LOVE, you who save by your right hand those who take refuge in you from their foes. KEEP ME as the apple of your eye; HIDE ME in the shadow of your wings…” (Psa. 17:6-8)
[The Lord’s love is wonderful and great, KEEP US IN THAT LOVE, please, Abba Father! One of the “experts” in the law asked Jesus:] “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “‘LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD with ALL your heart and with ALL your soul and with ALL your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.'” (Matt. 22:36-39)
[All the law is fulfilled in one word, and that is, LOVE.]
“Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore, LOVE IS THE FULFILLMENT OF THE LAW.” (Rom. 13:10)
“…KEEP YOURSELVES IN GOD’S LOVE as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life.” (Jude 1:21)
[Regardless of how we are treated, what is said to us or how people respond to us; we need to keep ourselves in the wonderful love of God and demonstrate that love in our lives!]
WE CAN KEEP OURSELVES IN GOD’S LOVE!
–Bill Stockham
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