The True Character of God & How He Deals (TMF:2175)

Friday, September 08, 2023
Peace to Live By: The True Character of God & How He Deals (TMF:2175) - Daniel Litton
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       Yes, it rings true. Steadfastness is our goal. No matter what happens to us, or to those we love, this is our goal. True commitment to the Lord. As James concludes for us today (reading it again), “Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful.” Yes, it rings true. Steadfastness is our goal. No matter what happens to us, or to those we love, this is our goal. True commitment to the Lord. Notice the contrast between God and Satan. James says God is compassionate and merciful. Quite a contrast. This is because God, again, isn’t the one who is causing the harm. That is Satan. God is on the other end. He is wanting to help us, to heal us. What is compassionate? Compassionate means benevolent, charitable, sympathetic, pitying, humane, tender, kindhearted, all heart. Let’s define merciful: forgiving, gracious, lenient, easygoing, gentle, forbearing, generous, softhearted, and mild. Yes, these are the characteristics of our loving Heavenly Father. God is on our side, no matter what. He is now, and he always will be.