The love which Jesus has for us is incredible and strong, a vehement flame of divine passion which cannot be quenched. In an infinite contrast and opposition to the fires of hell, which “never shall be quenched,” [Mk 9:43] Christ’s love for us shall never fade nor grow cold. Yes, praise to God Almighty that …
Tag: mercy
God’s Free Favor and Love
"He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man. The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear Him, in those that hope in His mercy." [Psa 147:10-11] After becoming king, David desired to show kindness to someone for the sake of his friend, Jonathan. David …
Being an Extension of Christ’s Grace
Noah Webster defines grace in a few ways. Among other definitions, he says grace is, “favor; good will; kindness; disposition to oblige another;” or, “the free unmerited love and favor of God, the spring and source of all the benefits men receive from Him.” [Webster] And favor, a close synonym to grace, means, “kind regard…support; …
Unending, Unconditional Grace
"The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God. And he shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, even a morning without clouds; as the tender grass springing out of the earth by …
Striving to be Compassionate Stewards
"For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope, Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty …
Victory
Upon the hem of His pure linen he clung,Upon the breast of His even rise he lean't,Upon the thought of His flowing blood he stayed,Upon the feet of His lofty figure he bowed,Upon the beauty of His heavenly face he gazed,Upon the Word of Life he desperately fed: For, in his weakness and lowliness,he saw …
Jesus’ Infinitely Loving Heart
"O ye Corinthians, our mouth has been opened unto you, our heart has been made large." [2 Cor 6:11] God tells us in Corinthians, regarding love, that it “seeketh not her own;” [1 Cor 13:5] that is, one mark of God’s true and eternal love, which type of love only finds its source in Him …
Utterly Forgiven
"Iniquities prevail against me: as for our transgressions, thou shalt purge them away." [Psa 65:3] Paul tells us of the simple gospel when he writes to the Corinthians; we read, taking note of the bold text, “Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and …
God’s Gift of a New Name
"Again I will build thee, and thou shalt be built, O virgin of Israel, thou shalt again be adorned with thy tabrets, and shalt go forth in the dances of them that make merry." [Jer 31:4] In the Law, The LORD told Israel they were not to “offer their sacrifices unto devils, after whom they …
Part 2: The Empty Cup
"What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits toward me? I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord." [Psa 116:12-13] Today, we will look again at the above passage: there is still yet one beautiful jewel for us to dig from out of this verse, …