God is kind and merciful.
He takes a deep breath, puts up with a lot,
This most patient God, extravagant in love,
always ready to cancel catastrophe.
1 THESSALONIANS 5:9-10 (MSG)
God didn’t set us up for an angry rejection but for salvation by our Master, Jesus Christ. He died for us, a death that triggered life. Whether we’re awake with the living or asleep with the dead, we’re alive with him!
SUMMARY SENTENCE
It's a good thing that God is so patient with us.
PRAYER
Loving God, thank you for being so patient with us. I confess that I often don't give you enough credit. It's hard to believe that you would put up with so much. Show me how I can patiently communicate this good news with the people around me. I'm going to live a life defined by your kindness and mercy. Amen.