Trust in the Lord, who is merciful

 "O Israel, hope in the LORD; For with the LORD there is mercy, And with Him is abundant redemption." Psalm 130:7

In the previous verses, David says that he was waiting for the Lord, he hoped in His Word, and in this verse he tells God's people to hope in the Lord. A person who trusts in the Lord can encourage others to do the same. He also tells the good reason to hope in the Lord: with the Lord there is mercy, there is abundant redepmtion.

He has abundant mercy, so let the sinners hasten to Him to receive mercy and be freed from sin, let those who are filled with fear go to receive mercy and fear no more, let those who are in temptations not despair, but hope in the Lord, who has mercy. His mercy is inexhaustible, available to all.

It is not possible for the one who hopes in the Lord to go to Him to receive mercy and hear from Him "I'm sorry, but it's all gone, there is nothing left;’’ or "I'm afraid this isn't available for you."

Is there any better news than this, that there is mercy with the Lord? And since there is mercy with Him, there is nothing to worry about.

With Him there is mercy, therefore there is joy, gratitude and peace in my heart.

From my diary,

August 19,  2023