A “through the bible” devotion from Psalm 103.
“It looked bigger in the picture.”
Ever order something online, only to find it’s much smaller than you expected it to be? Could be clothes, a tool, or a toy. I have to make sure I read the specs before I buy something.
Pictures of short-term rentals make homes look palatial. When I arrive, though, everything looks so small. Whoever took those pictures knew exactly what they were doing. They knew just the right angles to magnify every bedroom, bathroom, closet, and living area.
It’s just the opposite with God. We tend to underestimate the dimensions of his steadfast love, or mercy. The words of Psalm 103 blow the roof off our meager expectations.
The Lord is merciful and gracious,
slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. (Psalm 103:8)
For as high as the heavens are above the earth,
so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him. (Psalm 103:11)
But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him. (Psalm 103:17)
The Lord has an abundance of steadfast love, more than enough to go around, enough for seconds and even thirds. That same steadfast love keeps going up and up and up, far beyond the highest floor of the worlds tallest building. And if that’s not enough, his steadfast love lasts forever. It’s the ultimate bottomless cup of whatever.
Before you order the salad in a restaurant, ask how big they are. They’re often enough to feed both of you, with leftovers to take home.
Check out that breakfast platter coming out of the kitchen. Look at the size of those pancakes! Maybe we should split an order.
And make sure you consider the dimensions of God’s amazing steadfast love. Yeah, you’re going to need at least one take-home box.
Waite for it... 