I WILL MENTION THE LOVING-KINDNESS OF THE LORD.

 

November 29

 

Isaiah 63 7

I will mention the lovingkindnesses of the LORD,

and the praises of the LORD, according to all that

 the LORD hath bestowed on us, and the great goodness

toward the house of Israel, which he hath bestowed on

them according to his mercies, and according

to the multitude of his lovingkindnesses.

 
What subject so suited as this to engage the thoughts, fill the memory, and flow from the lips of the Lord's people?
 
Let us mention the provision made for all His poor, for all their wants;
the promises given to all His people, comprehending all their desires;
the prayers answered in all times of trial, granting relief and defence.
 
Let us mention the loving-kindness of the Lord to those who are seeking Him, it will encourage them;
to those who are complaining it may silence them;
to those who are tempted, it will support them;
to those who have backslidden, it will convince, and perhaps restore them.
 
Let us speak of His kindness to ourselves, to check murmuring, produce gratitude, and raise hope.
 
Let us mention the loving-kindness of the Lord, at the Lord's throne, in pleading and intercession, in prayer and expostulation; in praise and thanksgiving.
 
Let us often speak one to another, and let this be our daily subject, “THE LOVING-KINDNESS OF THE LORD.”
 
This will comfort, strengthen, and sanctify our minds; it will bring us peace.
 

We’ll speak of all He did, and said,

And suffered for us here below;

The path He mark’d for us to tread,

And what He's doing for us now;

Discarding every worldly theme,

Our conversation filled with Him.

 
James Smith