God Attribute, 65

 ~ A God Of Lovingkindness ~

 

This Series  ~  This series of posts looks at some of the many attributes of God.  Generally, we move in alphabetical order.

 

Introduction  ~  The word lovingkindness in reference to God appears around 200 times in the Scriptures (varies slightly by translation).  The English language has no word which encapsulates the full meaning of the original Hebrew word “Kesed.”  Here are some descriptive adjectives that help us understand the Biblical word lovingkindess: loyal love, faithful love, and steadfast love.

 

Scripture  ~  “How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God!  Therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of Your wings.  They are abundantly satisfied with the fullness of Your house, and You give them drink from the river of Your pleasures.  For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light we see light.

 

“Oh, continue Your lovingkindness to those who know You, and Your righteousness to the upright in heart.  Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the wicked drive me away.  There the workers of iniquity have fallen; they have been cast down and are not able to rise” (Psalm 36:7-12).

 

Comment  ~  Are you a believer basking in God’s lovingkindness?  If not, why not?

 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

 

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