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Devotional - 27th Oct 2020

 'For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee' (Psalm 86:5).

Some people are considered good by the standards of the world. They are seen as good because of their hospitality and seemly good moral standards.
However, as sinful beings we are not inherently good, it is only God who is good. It is only through our relationship with Christ that we can be truly seen as good. He supplies us with His good and remove our evil. The nature of the heart is evil and desperately wicked. Some people are considered good, yet they cannot forgive the injuries done to them by others. But when we are made good in Christ, we will be willing to forgive others as God through Christ has forgiven us. The Lord is plenteous in mercy unto all who call upon him. Notice He didn't say some, but all who call upon him! When we lift up the name of the Lord in prayer and worship, His goodness flows through us as a stream running by. The Lord is always ready to forgive. The Scripture says, "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us of our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (1 John 1:9). There is forgiveness in the Lord, which he had made provision for and give it freely to all who ask. The Lord is good in himself and good to others and that's why every good and perfect gift comes from him. The Lord will show himself merciful when we call upon him, because He is rich and abundant in mercy; He abounds in his grace and goodness. When we petition the throne of grace, with faith and hope, we can take hold of it. Let us call upon God with an upright heart because if we regard iniquity in our hearts, God will not hear us
(Psalm 66.18).  Be encouraged and with confidence, take hold of God's goodness and mercy as we seek to obey and look to Him by faith.

Have a wonderful day 🌹🌹

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