Thursday, 4 December 2025

Forever Kind



"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever." - Psalm 118:1

The opening verse of Psalm 118 is a popular refrain throughout the Old Testament. It is repeated in the last verse of the same Psalm, as well as in many other Psalms (106, 107 and 136). I don't believe it is hard to comprehend what the writers want us to understand - God's love will endure, so let us give thanks for this gift.

The Hebrew scholar, Robert Alter, wrote his own paraphrase of the Psalms and put a different slant on these words. He wrote: "Acclaim the Lord, for He is good; forever is His kindness."

How do you feel about that? Not only is the Lord loving towards us, but part of his nature is also kind. 

Ephesians 2:7 - "in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus."

Thought: May you experience the kindness and love of Christ today.

Living in Grace
D3LM3

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