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Jan 24
Midweek Update
By Pastor Jeff
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Good morning NCL family,
As we have been learning of the “Persevering Love of God” through the book of Hosea, my mind has been opened to see clearly that “mercy” is the sole basis of any approach to God by sinners. We cannot come to God on the basis of justice; justice strikes us with fear and causes us to hide. We are not drawn to God by His wisdom; though we stand in awe of His wisdom, it does not give us greater courage. Nor does omniscience, omnipotence, or omnipresence. The only reason we dare to come to God in hope of a solution to our sin problem is because of His mercy!
Where do we learn of God’s mercy? God, Himself, has revealed it to us! I was reminded of the time Moses was in the presence of God only to come down off the mountain to find all of Israel worshiping the golden calf. Moses asked God to teach him His ways so that he might know Him, “Please, show me Your glory!” God answered Moses, “I will make all My goodness pass before you, and I will proclaim the name of the Lord before you. I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy” (Exodus 33:19).
According to this revelation, the very essence of God, and the most important thing that sinners can ever know about God, is that He is merciful!
This Wednesday night we are going to see “God’s Marvelous Mercy” (Hosea 7-11) showered on a nation of sinners that had completely turned their backs on God, refusing to repent! You will not want to miss this very encouraging message to all sinners!
God bless you all!
