When you return from meeting someone for the first time that friends or family have not met, you may face a number of questions designed to help them have a better idea about the person you just met. Questions of height, hair color, voice, personality, etc. may be asked until the one who inquires begins to form an opinion of what the unknown person is like.
In our text today, the Psalmist gives a brief description of the character of God that helps the listener gain insight about the Creator. He writes, "The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love." (TNIV) Gracious, compassionate, slow to anger, rich in love...were you or I to attempt to tell someone about God, we could do no better than these terms.
This description came to life in the person of Jesus, the Christ. To those who would follow, he became way, truth, and life. (John 14:6) For all who seek him, there is grace, compassion, patience, and love. Think of how you would describe the character of God to another...perhaps today's text is a good verse to memorize, repeat to yourself, and share with others.
What is the nature of God? Tell them!
Jim Abernathy
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