2024 Year of open door
"You've gone into my future to prepare the way; and in kindness you follow behind me to spare me from the harm from my past" Psalm 139 v 5 The Passion Translation.
I am constantly amazed at the love and kindness of our Lord and Friend, and His care for us as we journey through this life. How encouraging is this word? The Lord is reassuring us that He has gone into our future to prepare the way. We know that He is the same, yesterday, today, and forever. Jeremiah 29:11 tells us that His plan for us is to give us a future and a hope; a plan for good and not evil.
So no matter the circumstances, I can be reassured that He has prepared a way for me; for my future. Also, His kindness is following behind me – it is my rear guard. What is one reason for His kindness to follow behind me? To spare me from the harm from my past! Wow!
Romans 2:4 says, "His kindness leads to repentance". One simple definition of repentance is "to change one's mind".
Kindness is described as "the quality of being friendly, generous and considerate." Our Lord and Friend is generous and considerate. This verse says His generosity and consideration is following behind us. Psalm 23:6 - 'surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life'. The Passion Translation - "only goodness and tender love pursue me all the days of my life".
I hope you are encouraged by these wonderful verses! Our Lord and Friend is for us; He is kind and good.
God's rich blessings
Kath
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