Steadfast love. Scripture, reflection and prayer.

Psalm 118:1-6

1O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
his steadfast love endures forever!
2Let Israel say,
“His steadfast love endures forever.”
3Let the house of Aaron say,
“His steadfast love endures forever.”
4Let those who fear the Lord say,
“His steadfast love endures forever.”
5Out of my distress I called on the Lord;
the Lord answered me and set me in a broad place.
6With the Lord on my side I do not fear.
What can mortals do to me?

Reflection.

Our God is a God of steadfast love. And, God's steadfast love is not temporary. Four times we are told that 'His steadfast love endures forever.' The psalmist must both know of God's love for himself and must want us to grasp this amazing truth. We really should give thanks to the Lord for God is good beyond words. We can know  the love of God because of Jesus, and we can call upon Him and know that we will be answered. The LORD is on our side. We not need to live in fear. Compared with God and his loving power, what can people really do to us that affects our eternity?

Prayer. 

Lord God please send your Holy Spirit that I will never forget your steadfast love. In Jesus's name. Amen.