This week, the attribute we are focused in on is Wisdom. We are going to explore it through one proverb. Proverbs 8.
George Bernard Shaw famously noted;"Imitation is not the sincerest form of flattery- It's the sincerest form of learning." Deep dive into the extraordinary value of copying the Bible by hand.
Even at 88 words spread over three verses, today's passage isn't the longest sentence in scripture, but it is one of the most profound.
Yesterday's verses were an assurance of the enduring, everlasting nature of His faithfulness. Today's are a glorious, heaven-declared rehearsal of its completeness.
Today we revel in the truth that His "great love" will endure forever and be extended to all generations. Established in heaven and committed to through the covenant with David.
In today's verses the psalmist commits to remembering God's faithfulness through five different reassurances.
Today's verses repeat three times the importance of confronting our sins and our spiritual condition head-on.
God doesn't forgive because it's His job; he forgives because it is His joy.
For all the extravagance of yesterday's verses, today's are far more workmanlike.
Take extra time writing out this passage today. It's exciting, energetic, dense, and...worth it. Give yourself the gift of wonder at this generous, extravagant mercy.
His Mercy is shown by a willingness to initiate the restoration and is compounded in a character full of compassion, love, and forbearance.
God’s mercy is restorative but not indulgent. It calls for repentance and reverence
