No.255 - The Compassionate Heart of God
The Compassion of God’s Heart"*
The Compassionate Heart of God
Psalm 86:15
"But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to
anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness."
Starting Prayer
Lord, as I meditate on Your Word today, grant me insight into the
compassion of Your heart. Help me understand Your mercy, grace, and steadfast
love. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Background
Psalm 86 is a heartfelt prayer
of David, expressing his dependence on God and praising His mercy and
faithfulness. In verse 15, David acknowledges the compassionate nature of God,
describing Him as merciful, gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast
love and faithfulness. Today's title marks the beginning of this week's theme,
focusing on the compassionate heart of God as revealed in Scripture.
Be Encouraged
God's compassion is a central
theme throughout the Bible, demonstrating His unfailing love for His people.
His mercy and grace are not based on our deservingness but on His character.
Just as a loving father shows patience and kindness to his children, so God
extends His compassion to us, giving us opportunities to repent and turn back
to Him.
Understanding God's compassion
should lead us to reflect it in our lives. We can show compassion to others by
being patient, forgiving, and understanding. When we encounter those who are
hurting or in need, we can extend a helping hand, offer words of encouragement,
or simply lend a listening ear. By imitating God's compassion, we reflect His
love to the world around us.
Additional Verses
- Lamentations 3:22-23: "The steadfast love of the Lord never
ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is
your faithfulness."
- Psalm 103:8: "The Lord is merciful and gracious,
slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love."
Invitation
As you embrace His love, may
you also extend compassion to others, reflecting the heart of God in your life.
If you have not yet given you life to Christ, you can do so by obeying His
Gospel. I invite you to experience the compassion of God by responding to His
gospel. Through faith (Hebrews 11:6), repentance from sin (Acts 2:38;
17:30-31), and baptism for the forgiveness of sins (Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38), you
can receive His mercy and grace.
Concluding Prayer
Thank you, Lord, for revealing Your compassionate heart to me
through Your Word. Help me to live in the light of Your mercy and grace,
showing compassion to others as You have shown to me. In Jesus' name, I pray.
Amen.
May the Lord bless your day.
Theodore J. Quist
Evangelist
Church of Christ
Abokobi - Accra
Ghana
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