October 20

TODAY'S BIBLE VERSE

For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee. Psalms 86:5
​
​Memorize this Verse: (Cover the verse text and using just the first letters of each word try to recite the entire passage.)
​5. F T L A G A R T F A P I M U A T T C U T

Notes on verse:

Essentially and independently good, from whom every good and perfect gift comes. Good in himself, and good to others. Good to all, in a providential way; and good to his own special people in a way of grace. This is asserted by Christ (Matt. 19:17).

“And ready to forgive”: There is forgiveness with him, and it is to be had without difficulty, he has largely provided for it. He is forward unto it, he freely giving it; it is according to the riches of his grace. He does abundantly pardon; no sooner is it asked but it is had. This David knew by experience (Psalm 32:5).

“And plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee”: In truth, in sincerity, in a right way, through Christ, and faith in him. To such not only the Lord shows himself merciful, but is rich and abundant in mercy. He has a multitude of tender mercies, and abounds in his grace and goodness, and in the donation of it to his people. All which encourage their faith and hope in their petitions to him.

The Israelites (whom David was part of), knew better than anyone else just how forgiving the Lord was, because He forgave them over and over as they journeyed through the wilderness on their way to the Promised Land. He does the very same thing for us, as we go through our wilderness wanderings on our way to our Promised Land (heaven).

Acts 2:21 “And it shall come to pass, [that] whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

When I study the journeys of the Israelites and see the mercy and forgiveness the Lord had for these rebellious people, I think maybe there is hope for me.

TODAY'S BIBLE READING

October 20

Old Testament
Jeremiah 51  —  8.0 minutes
Song of Solomon 4:8-16  —  2.5 minutes

New Testament
John 6:25-40  —  4.0 minutes
1 Peter 3:8-12  —  1.5 minutes

Total Average Read Time — 16.0 minutes