His Loving Kindness
Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; For His loving kindness (graciousness, mercy, compassion) endures forever.
Psalms 136:1
This psalm hammers home one point: God’s “loving kindness is everlasting.” The message, in fact, is repeated in each of the twenty-six verses. Reading through this psalm, we have the opportunity to think about God’s love and faithfulness twenty-six times.
This Hebrew word can be translated in several ways. It has a depth of meaning that tells us so much about God – His nature and His attitude toward us. It announces that He is kind toward us and that His kindness is great. His kindness is without measure or limit. Moreover, it is a loving-kindness.
His loving kindness is everlasting, as is clear from everything He does and from His very nature. He demonstrated His loving kindness through His creation, for He is the One “who alone does great wonders” (v. 4).
He proves His faithfulness and love through the ways He protects, guides, and blesses us. He demonstrates His mercy by remembering us even though we don’t deserve His blessing. And He has given us food, clothing, and shelter.
Repeatedly, God has shown himself to be faithful. Confirming His true character, He demonstrates that He is dependable. His mercy and faithfulness are eternal. His love and loving kindness last forever. And He has a tender affection for us.
Think about all the ways God has been faithful to you! How has He shown you His mercy and loving kindness? Stop and thank Him!
This Hebrew word can be translated in several ways. It has a depth of meaning that tells us so much about God – His nature and His attitude toward us. It announces that He is kind toward us and that His kindness is great. His kindness is without measure or limit. Moreover, it is a loving-kindness.
His loving kindness is everlasting, as is clear from everything He does and from His very nature. He demonstrated His loving kindness through His creation, for He is the One “who alone does great wonders” (v. 4).
He proves His faithfulness and love through the ways He protects, guides, and blesses us. He demonstrates His mercy by remembering us even though we don’t deserve His blessing. And He has given us food, clothing, and shelter.
Repeatedly, God has shown himself to be faithful. Confirming His true character, He demonstrates that He is dependable. His mercy and faithfulness are eternal. His love and loving kindness last forever. And He has a tender affection for us.
Think about all the ways God has been faithful to you! How has He shown you His mercy and loving kindness? Stop and thank Him!