Daily D – Exodus 20:6

by | Jan 20, 2025 | Daily D | 0 comments

David G Bowman Logo

Exodus 20:6  “But I lavish unfailing love for a thousand generations on those who love me and obey my commands.” (NLT)

There are moments when we begin to see patterns and trends previously unnoticed. Then, once we see them, we see them everywhere. Such is the case with the words “unfailing love” in this verse. 

The Hebrew word translated as “unfailing love” in the New Living Translation is translated as steadfast love, lovingkindness, mercies, faithfulness, kindness, and love in other translations. You get the idea that one of God’s distinguishing characteristics is Unfailing Love.

You see these words here in the Ten Commandments. You see them as well in Psalm 23:6. 

Indeed, if there is one thing this world is chock full of, it’s God’s Unfailing Love. 

Notice how God says he lavishes his unfailing love on a thousand generations. His extravagant beneficence fills completely and overflows constantly. We place ourselves in position to receive what he bountifully extends when we love him in return and live according to his clear guidance. 

These are good ideas to ponder on this Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday, a holiday designated as a day of service. These are good ideas to put into practice as we continue breaking down the barriers sinful behavior built. Tearing down dividing walls expresses God’s lavish love. Demonstrating love and respect, justice and kindness is unfailing love in action. 

What other manner of lavish love comes to mind? How and when will you put it into practice? 

I will turn my cup up to receive the lavish love our Father in Heaven pours out, and I will offer this refreshment to all who need it.

Our Father, your love is extravagant. Where other gods are depicted tossing lightning bolts at errant subjects, you call us your children and overflow our lives with your gracious goodness. Empower us to live with loving lead measures in everything we do. Amen. 

0 Comments

Submit a Comment

CONNECT WITH ME!

Interested in learning more about Church Unique or Life Younique? Send a note through the Get In Touch box or Message me through the Facebook link above.

          Church Unique Logo          Auxano Logo

GET IN TOUCH!

READ MY BLOG!

Daily D – Job 28:28

Job 28:28
“And this is what he says to all humanity:
‘The fear of the Lord is true wisdom;
to forsake evil is real understanding.’”

Daily D – Job 21:1-3

Job 21:1-3 Then Job spoke again:
“Listen closely to what I am saying.
That’s one consolation you can give me.
Bear with me, and let me speak.
After I have spoken, you may resume mocking me.”

Daily D – Job 17:10-12

Job 17:10-12
“As for all of you, come back with a better argument,
though I still won’t find a wise man among you.
My days are over.
My hopes have disappeared.
My heart’s desires are broken.
These men say that night is day;
they claim that the darkness is light.”

Daily D – Psalm 74:16-17

Psalm 74:16, 17
Both day and night belong to you;
you made the starlight and the sun.
You set the boundaries of the earth,
and you made both summer and winter.

Daily D – Job 11:6

Job 11:6 “If only he would tell you the secrets of wisdom, for true wisdom is not a simple matter. Listen! God is doubtless punishing you far less than you deserve!”