Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

— Isaiah 41:10

You are my hiding place and my shield; I put my hope in Your word.

— Psalm 119:114

And my God will supply every need of yours according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

— Philippians 4:19

And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.

–2 Corinthians 9:8

Therefore the Lord waits to be gracious to you, and therefore He exalts Himself to show mercy to you. For the Lord is a God of justice; blessed are all those who wait for Him.

— Isaiah 30:18

Thoughts on Today’s Reading

Grace, mercy and salvation from Christ to you.

Let’s take a moment to think of the ways we rely on God’s mercy every day of our lives. He cares for, protects, helps, provides for, shelters, and lovingly comforts His children. We truly need to stop a little bit whatever we are doing from time to time and praise Him throughout the day. God extends His greatest mercy through the sacrifice of His Son as our substitute. His mercy permeates our lives. He will not turn away from us. Let’s trust Him for whatever mercy we need at any moment joyfully and confidently.

Ultimately, we receive hope and help for navigating life and facing eternity by focusing on what God has declared about Himself in His Word. God’s infinite wisdom and multiplied perfections provide perspective and peace when difficult questions arise. God’s righteous character guarantees His perfect justice. God’s compassionate heart inclined His to show mercy. We praise and thank God that God is infinitely merciful, God is absolutely righteous, just and eternally holy! Let’s entrust what we cannot understand about life to God whom we can trust!