SCRIPTURE
"The Lord's lovingkindnesses indeed never cease, For his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness." (Lamentations 3:22-23, NASB)
OBSERVATION
My spell-checker has "lovingkindnesses" underlined. It may be spelled wrong according to Microsoft, but according to the Bible the word is correct. God shows lovingkindness in different ways. It's plural. Its many facets include goodness, mercy, and faithfulness.
There are a lot of things in life that cease. Our lives to be sure. The days and seasons are reminders of change. One thing that does not change is God. His lovingkindness, compassion, and faithfulness will never end. It's as if every morning, with the rising of the sun, God is reminding us that He is faithful. He is here today, and He is going to be here tomorrow. That's why His faithfulness is so great. It's never ending.
APPLICATION
What will happen tomorrow? I'm not sure. But one thing I am sure of, is God's compassion, mercy, and faithfulness will be new in the morning. Each day when I wake up I'm reminded of His faithfulness and mercy towards me. I've received salvation in Jesus that I don't deserve (that's mercy) and I've received even more than I deserve...a home in heaven, a new heart, a clean slate and a fresh start (that's grace). The joy in this moment comes because I know some things will never cease even in a world where everything is terminal.
PRAYER
Lord, you are so awesome. You compassion, mercy, and faithfulness amaze me. I'm so grateful that You are the God who reaches down to me and shows me not just one but many acts of lovingkindness. Amen.
Great is Thy faithfulness O God my Father
There is no shadow of turning with Thee
Thou changest not, Thy compassions they fail not
As Thou has been Thou for ever wilt be.
Great is Thy faithfulness
Great is Thy faithfulness
Morning by morning new mercies I see
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me!
Thomas O Chisholm (1923)
