“And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, ‘The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love to thousands and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin.’”
Exodus 34:6
At the very depth of my depravity, I was desperate to feed my addiction to drugs. In a moment of total darkness, I decided to steal the last money my mother had in her wallet to do so. It was a source of incredible shame for me, as she was my biggest supporter over the years. I could see the pain I caused her when she discovered my offense. I could hardly believe who I had become.
A few years later I fearfully went to her to repent and ask her forgiveness. She responded by saying that she hardly remembered it, and only remembered deciding that she forgave me. She assured me that she would show me grace while seeking to get me help for my addiction. That conversation set me free from the deep sense of guilt I carried.
God’s mercy and compassion are infinitely greater than human compassion and mercy. Even when the Israelites chose to build an idol and worship it instead of Him, God decided that He would reveal His unfathomable grace and compassion to them, calling them to repent instead of raining His holy wrath on them.
A few years later I fearfully went to her to repent and ask her forgiveness. She responded by saying that she hardly remembered it, and only remembered deciding that she forgave me. She assured me that she would show me grace while seeking to get me help for my addiction. That conversation set me free from the deep sense of guilt I carried.
God’s mercy and compassion are infinitely greater than human compassion and mercy. Even when the Israelites chose to build an idol and worship it instead of Him, God decided that He would reveal His unfathomable grace and compassion to them, calling them to repent instead of raining His holy wrath on them.
Scripture Focus
Exodus 34:1-9
Insight
Have you taken advantage of God’s kindness to you in your life? Take a moment and pray for His mercy. He will surely give it to you.
Bible In A Year
- Leviticus 3-4
- Psalm 47
- Luke 11