When Jesus sees all that is accomplished by His anguish, He will be satisfied. And because of His experience, God’s righteous servant will make it possible for many to be counted righteous with God, for He will bear all their sins. Isaiah 53:11 (NLT, adapted) Seeing is Believing Amy B. Hunter had emergency surgery. Her sister (call her “Ann”) was …
Jesus: The Compassionate One
God’s unfailing love toward those who fear Him is as great as the height of the heavens above the earth. He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west. The Lord is like a father to His children, tender and compassionate to those who fear Him. For He knows how weak we are. …
Jesus Has Everlasting Compassion (Part 2)
Let your compassion come to me that I may live, for your law is my delight….Your compassion, Lord, is great. Preserve my life according to your Scriptures….The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love….He is good to all. Everything He does is soaked through with grace. (Psalm 119:77,156; 45:8-9) This builds on our previous post …
Jesus Has Everlasting Compassion (Part 1)
I am the Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin….Let all that I am praise the Lord. May I never forget the good things He does for me. He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases. He redeems me …
Jesus: Our Everlasting Father (Part 3)
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over His kingdom, establishing and …
Jesus: Our Everlasting Father (Part 2)
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over His kingdom, establishing and …
Magnify Christ
My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for He has shown concern for His humble servant. (Luke 1:46-48) Metrical Psalms A metrical Psalter is a kind of Bible translation or paraphrase from the Bible’s Book of Psalms. It translates a Psalm into poetry, often for singing as hymns in a church. James 5:13 asks, …
Christ’s Friendship Toward Us
A “Yes” Face Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826) was our third president in the USA. One time, he and a group of companions were traveling on horseback and came to a flooded river which had washed away the bridge. Each rider forded the river on horseback, fighting against deadly currents. Another traveler, not part of the group, walked up to the President …
How Should We Think of Christ?
Come near to God and He will come near to you. (James 4:8) Help From Richard Sibbes Richard Sibbes (1577-1635) was an English pastor who loved to encourage Jesus’ people with reminders of God’s love and grace. In his book, The Bruised Reed, he wrote “We have this for a foundation truth, that there is more mercy in Christ than …
Grace Focused Optimism (Part 2)
I will make an everlasting covenant with them. I will never stop doing good to them, and I will inspire them to fear and respect Me, so that they will never turn away from Me. I will rejoice in doing them good and will assuredly plant them in this land with all My heart and soul. (Jeremiah 32:40-41) Note: This …