I was reminded of God’s faithfulness and mercies this morning. God brought this Scripture to me: “Because of the Lord’s faithful love we do not perish, for His mercies never end. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness! I say: The Lord is my portion, therefore I will put my hope in Him.” [Lam 3:22-24 HCSB]
In a book called Lamentations (meaning: an expression of deep sorrow or distress) comes one of the greatest reminders of God’s love, compassions (mercies) and faithfulness. God reminds us of amazing promises in this short passage.
One, we are not consumed because of His great love. Sometimes it seems my own sinfulness and faithlessness will consume me, yet in His Great Love I find not the death I so richly deserve, but the life He so richly gives.
Two, His compassions (mercies) will never fail – NEVER fail – never FAIL!
Three, each morning everything God has promised is renewed, it matters not what the day holds; we can face it with a renewal of God’s love, mercies, and faithfulness.
Four, God’s faithfulness is great! Great, rab in the Hebrew means abundant, and is translated in the King James as exceedingly, full, mighty, more, plenteous.
Five, The LORD (Jehovah) is my portion. Jehovah-Jireh my Provider, Jehovah-Rapha my Healer, Jehovah-Nissi my Banner, Jehovah-Rohi my Shepherd, Jehovah-Shalom my Peace, Jehovah-Tsidkenu my Righteousness, Jehovah-Tsori my Strength and more!
I need today (and every day) to be reminded of the greatness and faithfulness of my God and His mercies to me each morning.
