Daily Devotion

June 11, 2006

Psalms 27:9 Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.

A child may disobey and be naughty at times.  He may incur his parent’s displeasure, their anger, their wrath; he may even sometimes sadden them.  But he knows that no matter what, his parents will continue to care for him, to shelter, dress, feed and love him.  They will also eventually get over their anger and forgive him.  His place is forever secure in their hearts.

It is the same with the LORD.  We hurt Him so much through our disobediences and sins!  We certainly also must make Him angry and sad through our selfishness, pride and lack of love. Our sins must feel to Him as if we were to stir the nails in His hands and feet, or turn the spear in His side, creating more pain for Him. But no matter what, we have the assurance of His grace, that He doesn’t reward us according to our iniquity (Psa 103:10), and that His mercies are new every morning (Lam 3:22,23). We can call on Him to forgive us, He will answer us and not “put us away” in anger.

In our imperfect world, there are no perfect relationships.  Natural affections between parents and children, husbands and wives are not always so “natural” anymore, and it is all the more so the more we approach the time of the retuning of our LORD (2 Tim 3:1-5).  But God has ordained it to be so, so that our hearts would yearn for Him, from whom perfect love emanates.  

So my friend, not matter what you have done, no matter what the sin in your heart, do not be afraid to turn around and ask for His mercy. Call upon Him and plead; remind Him of His past help and of His promises.  His mercies are new every morning!

Heb 4:16  Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need..  

Lamentations 3:22-23  It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.  (23)  They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.

Patrick Lumbroso
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