“And said, ‘O Lord, God of Israel, there is no God like you, in heaven above or on earth beneath, keeping covenant and showing steadfast love to your servants who walk before you with all their heart;’ – 1 Kings 8:23
Yes, this is your incomparable God!!! He is utterly faithful toward His people. His love is a steadfast love that doesn’t rise and fall with His mood. His love isn’t transactional and doesn’t consider what you’ve done for Him lately. God’s love is extraordinary, rooted in grace, and more solid than any rock. His love is better than any love you’ve ever shown toward anyone or anything. The Hebrew word for God’s steadfast love is “hesed” and hesed is one of the defining qualities of God’s nature. For God, hesed isn’t a mood or feeling, it’s Who He is!
If Jesus is your Lord, then you’ve been reconciled to God by His grace through your faith in His Son. That means you’re a recipient of God’s steadfast love and He’ll always keep His covenant of grace toward you. He will always be gracious toward you, remembering that your sins have already been paid for by Jesus on the cross. He will always forgive you when you confess your sins. He will always keep His promise to never leave or forsake you. Indeed, God has permanently sealed you as His beloved child by sending His Holy Spirit to live in you.
In light of God’s hesed, live your life with total devotion to God. Know that He loves you more fully and completely than you can possibly imagine. Let His love transform you. #FollowJesus