Verse of the Day 7/15

Through the Bible - Psalms 19-22, Acts 20:17-38

 

Good morning,

I read the following quote from C.S. Lewis the other day, "God's love is relentless in determination that we be cured of our sins, at whatever cost to us or Him."

 

Think about that for a moment.  Often we think of "relentless" in terms of an enemy that just won't give up, that "dogs" us.  C.S. Lewis points out that God is relentless in His pursuit of us to bless us.  He'll do whatever it takes, His grace reaches lower than our worst mistakes (Philipps, Craig, and Dean).

 

These thoughts lead me to Psalm 23 and in particular verse 6 points to this.  Some translations say "follow me" but I've heard and read different commentators that the word uses should be "pursue".  The NLT captures the thought.

 

Ps 23:6 Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me
all the days of my life,
and I will live in the house of the Lord
forever.  NLT

It is a thought that we should take to heart for our lives today and each day.  If we are "constantly abiding" we will experience His goodness and unfailing love not only in the here and now but we "will live in the house of the Lord forever."

I'll close with the Third Day song that started ringing in my mind when I read C.S. Lewis quote and considered Psalm 23:6.

King of Glory - Third Day

Who is this King of Glory that pursues me with his love
And haunts me with each hearing of His softly spoken words
My conscience, a reminder of forgiveness that I need
Who is this King of Glory who offers it to me

Who is this King of angels, O blessed Prince of Peace
Revealing things of Heaven and all its mysteries
My spirit¹s ever longing for His grace in which to stand
Who's this King of glory, Son of God and son of man

His name is Jesus, precious Jesus
The Lord Almighty, the King of my heart
The King of glory

Who is this King of Glory with strength and majesty
And wisdom beyond measure, the graceous King of kings
the Lord of Earth and Heaven, the Creator of all things
Who is this King of Glory, He's everything to me

The Lord of Earth and Heaven, the Creator of all things
He is the King of glory, He's everything to me

Has God been relentless in His determination in pursuing you?

 

In Christ,
Mike
mikevw@bellsouth.net
http://mikesvotd.blogspot.com
Eph 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace  NIV

 

23 1 The Lord is my shepherd;
I have all that I need.
2 He lets me rest in green meadows;
he leads me beside peaceful streams.
3 He renews my strength.
He guides me along right paths,
bringing honor to his name.
4 Even when I walk
through the darkest valley,
I will not be afraid,
for you are close beside me.
Your rod and your staff
protect and comfort me.
5 You prepare a feast for me
in the presence of my enemies.
You honor me by anointing my head with oil.
My cup overflows with blessings.
6 Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me
all the days of my life,
and I will live in the house of the Lord
forever.    NLT