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In His Name
The Lord is kind and merciful, slow to get angry, full of unfailing love. The Lord is good to everyone. He showers compassion on all his creation. All of your works will thank you, Lord, and your faithful followers will bless you. They will talk together about the glory of your kingdom; they will celebrate examples of your power. . . . For your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom. You rule generation after generation. Psalm 145:8-11, 13
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This marvelous psalm is full to the brim with attributes of God and revelations of his character: he is compassionate (“to all his creation”). He is gracious and generous, loving and all-powerful, righteous, watchful, protective, near to us, great and good, and ever faithful. The passage also reveals some of God’s titles: Judge, King, and Lord.
Think of the Savior: Jesus is the Bread of Life, the Light of the World, our Counselor, our Good Shepherd. Prayerfully studying and meditating on the character traits and names of God is one of the most faith-building, encouraging things you can do for your spiritual life. It will dispel your anxiety and boost your faith. It will enable you to trust God more. Knowing the true character of God will renew and transform your mind with the truth, dissolve doubt, and breathe life into your soul. Saying aloud the attributes of the Lord and thinking about how you’ve experienced different aspects of his character can be a powerful act of worship. Take a few moments to pray this psalm aloud. Ask God to reveal himself to you in greater clarity than you’ve ever experienced before.
Prayers:
LORD, how blessed I am to know you! You are all mercy and justice, full of loving-kindness and compassion. You are good to all, majestic and rich in grace. And you always do what you promise! Reveal more of yourself to me. I want to tell others about the glory of your kingdom and examples of your power. Help me to tell of your mighty deeds and praise you forever.
Quotes:
The characteristics of God Almighty are mirrored for us in Jesus Christ. Therefore if we want to know what God is like, we must study Jesus Christ.
Oswald Chambers (1874–1917)
The One Year Bible Readings for today are:8 Zechariah 9:1-17; Revelation 17:1-18; Psalm 145:1-21 and Proverbs 30:32.
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