TODAY'S BIBLE VERSE

"But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, long suffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth." Psalms 86:15

​​Memorize this verse: (Cover the verse text and using just the first letters of each word try to recite the entire passage.)
15. B T O L A A G F O C A G L S A P I M A T

Notes on verse:

Or merciful, in the most affectionate and tender manner, as a parent to its child, or particularly as a mother to the son of her womb. And is rich and plenteous in his mercy, and freely bestows it. And this was the support of the psalmist under his troubles from his enemies, that though they were cruel the Lord was merciful.

“And gracious”: So he has been in eternity, as appears by his election of grace. By the covenant of his grace, and the provisions of it in his Son. And so he is in time, as is manifest from his kindness in Christ Jesus. From his justification, pardon, adoption, effectual calling and salvation of his people, which are all of grace.

“Longsuffering”: Not only to wicked men, but to his chosen ones. Which longsuffering of his is salvation to them. He bears with them, and waits to be gracious to them, to bring them to repentance, and save them (2 Peter 3:9).

“Plenteous in mercy”: Or goodness (see note on Psalm 86:5).

“And truth”: In fulfilling promises (see Exodus 34:6), to which these words refer.

We know that the Lord is delaying His coming back right now, hoping that a few more will be saved.

2 Peter 3:9 “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.”

God has always had mercy on those who cry to Him for help. The Israelites in Egypt, are possibly one of the best examples of His mercy. Their rebellious deeds, and being forgiven over and over, is a perfect example of God’s longsuffering and mercy. Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth and the Life. God cannot lie, He is the Truth.

TODAY'S BIBLE READING

February 3

Today's Bible Reading Plan selections can be found below. If you don't have a Bible with you, just click the references to read each passage online:

Old Testament
Exodus 7-9  —  8.0 minutes
Psalms 26  —  2.0 minutes

New Testament
Matthew 11:20-30  —  3.0 minutes
Acts 16:16-40  —  6.0 minutes

Total Average Read Time — 19.0 minutes