The Lord is awe-inspiring, fearsome, fascinating, intriguing, majestic, and full of splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of him and what came to my heart and mind in Amos 9:11-12,
"'In that day I will restore David's fallen shelter— I will repair its broken walls and restore its ruins— and will rebuild it as it used to be, so that they may possess the remnant of Edom and all the nations that bear my name,' declares the Lord, who will do these things."
This amazing and wonderful prophecy about the future restoration of Israel is given by the One who is going to first bring its destruction. Following his judgment of the nation for its rebellion against him, he is going to bring them back to the land and prepare the nation for the coming of his Son, to be born by Mary.
"'In that day I will restore David's fallen shelter— I will repair its broken walls and restore its ruins— and will rebuild it as it used to be, so that they may possess the remnant of Edom and all the nations that bear my name,' declares the Lord, who will do these things."
This amazing and wonderful prophecy about the future restoration of Israel is given by the One who is going to first bring its destruction. Following his judgment of the nation for its rebellion against him, he is going to bring them back to the land and prepare the nation for the coming of his Son, to be born by Mary.
God's word is true. It is always reliable and whatever the Lord says will come to pass. The book of Proverbs tells us that what a person desires is unfailing love, Proverbs 19:22. This kind of love can only be found in him. Where others may disappoint us and while we may disappoint others, the Lord never does. He says what he does and he does what he says. As we recognize the chief characteristics of God that he reveals to us - his sense of justice and his unfathomable love - knowing he is faithful is something we can "hang our hat on."
The Lord never changes, Hebrews 13:8, and his love for us is incomprehensible. What a wonderful combination of qualities our Lord has! He really is a many-splendored God of transcendent glory in his array of flawless and impeccable perfections!
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
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Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
If you have someone you would like to receive these ruminations, send me their email address. I'm happy to add them to the list. If you are receiving this and would like to be removed from the list, just respond and let me know.
Trevor Fisk
trevor.fisk@gmail.com
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