Day 157 The Character of God
Jeremiah 9:24 (NIV)
…. but let the one who boasts boast about this: that they have the understanding to know Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight,” declares the LORD.
The Amplified Bible says, “…..understands and knows Me [personally and practically, directly discerning and recognizing My character], that I am the Lord…”
God has been so misunderstood. When a person is not grounded in God’s Word, he might look around him and say things like—
· God took my loved one
· God gave me this sickness because He wants to teach me something
· God took that job that should have been mine
I don’t know about you but I could not call this kind of God my Father. A well meaning father would never do those kind of things to a child he loves.
God gave His only Son for you and for me. God is not a taker; He’s a giver.
God is a healer; He does not make people sick.
God is a provider; He does not deplete their bank accounts.
When we study His Word in our devotional time, we learn His character and His ways. Do those things happen all around us---sickness, loss, premature death---yes, but it is not His doing!!
Here’s what the Word of God says:
John 10:10 (NIV)
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
The Amplified Bible (amplified with the Greek meanings)
“……I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows).”
Here’s what God says about the “thief” who comes to steal and kill and destroy:
Isaiah 61:8 (NLT)
“For I, the Lord, love justice. I hate robbery and wrongdoing. I will faithfully reward my people for their suffering and make an everlasting covenant with them.
That’s the Father we love! That’s the God we serve!
GPS (Directions)
Remember, we are on a journey and you can get there from here. Here are your directions. Read the road signs below and you will stay on the right path to your destination:
· Psalms 27: 13-14
· Psalms 103:6
· John 3:16
Prayer Focus:
Thank God that He is speaking to you through His Word.
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