In
the history of Israel, we read a great deal about the history of human
sin. First and foremost, however, it is the story of God's grace and
mercy. Israel's sin is there in the forefront: "We are slaves today ...
Because of our sins ... We are in great distress" (Nehemiah 9:36-37).
Even more significant is the God of grace and mercy: "But in Your great
mercy You did not put an end to them or abandon them, for You are a
gracious and a merciful God" (Nehemiah 9:31). The God of grace and mercy
is "King of kings and Lord of lords" (Revelation 19:16). He reigns in
grace and mercy. This is not to suggest that there is no judgment.
There will be judgment. People from all walks of life come under the
divine judgment (Revelation 19:18). There is, however, a way of
escaping judgment. It is the way of coming to the Saviour: "Come,
gather together for the great supper of God" (Revelation 19:17). When
the redeemed of the Lord are gathered together for the great supper of
God, it will be perfectly clear that "His Name alone is exalted: His
splendour is above the earth and the heavens" (Psalm 148:13).
Psalm 48:1-14 Lord, we worship You in the place of worship – “Within Your Temple, we meditate on Your unfailing love.” Help us to go out from there, and play our part in seeing that Your praise “reaches to the ends of the earth” (Psalm 48:: 9-11). How will other people know of Your love, if we don’t tell them? How will they find their way to Your House, if we don’t invite them? When we share Your Word with others, help us to remember Your promise: “My Word… will not return to Me empty, but will… achieve the purpose for which I sent it” (Isaiah 55:11).
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