August 18

TODAY'S BIBLE VERSE

But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear Him, and His righteousness unto children's children. Psalms 103:17
​
​Memorize this Verse:
17. B T M O T L I F E T E U T T F H A H R U C S C

Notes on verse:

But though we quickly decay and perish, yet God’s mercy to us doth not die with us. But as it was from eternity exercised in gracious purposes, so it will be continued unto eternity in that future and endless life.

“Upon them that fear him”: See before on (Psalm 103:11). His righteousness; either his faithfulness, or (that this branch may answer to the former), his mercy or benignity. This word being frequently used in both these senses, as hath been proved before. But it is here called righteousness, to intimate that God’s kindness to the posterity of his people is not only an act of his goodness, but also a discharge of his obligation under which he put himself to them, as elsewhere (so Exodus 20:6). To which this place seems to relate. Hence it is called mercy to Abraham and truth to Jacob (Micah 7:20).

“And his righteousness unto children’s children”: God’s “righteousness” is his everlasting justice, by which he gives to men according to their just deserts.

Even though the Lord does not have grandchildren, He does bless the children of His children. We know that Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac was the father of Jacob. God looks kindly upon the children of those who follow Him. One of the best examples of that in the entire Bible, is the fact that Noah’s 3 sons were spared, because Noah found grace in the sight of the LORD. I suppose one reason the blessing goes down from one generation to the other is, because the righteous teach their children and grandchildren the ways of God.

TODAY'S BIBLE READING

August 18
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
Nehemiah 12  —  7.0 minutes
Proverbs 14:1-18  —  3.0 minutes

New Testament
Luke 18:31-43  —  3.0 minutes
Titus 1:1-9  —  2.5 minutes

Total Average Read Time — 15.5 minutes