Psalm 119:156 – Great Mercy
Mercy and judgment are much closer allies than we may have realized.
Mercy and judgment are much closer allies than we may have realized.
Sometimes we call on God to resuce us from a situation while diligently working to make our problem worse.
Do we need God to take up our case? Perhaps we need to find out how God is active in our lives.
Can you make a bargain with God? Is this verse presenting such a bargain?
God has created a universe that is wildly diverse, yet eternally well-established.
God is near, yet beyond comprehension. What on earth does that mean?
Are your evil enemies as evil as you imagine? Are they anagry at your goodness, or at flaws in your approach? Are you as good as you think you are?
We receive mercy so we can live and also show mercy to others. Mercy is not a limited commodity. God has as much of it as is needed.
Meditating on scripture is important. It should be pursued in various ways. But always leave room to put this into action in your life.
Prayer, meditation, and devotional reading can take place at many different times. Find the way that works for you. Don’t be forced into a pattern that doesn’t meet your needs.