In Psalms one hundred the Psalmist said, “Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name”, and in chapter one hundred and verse five of Psalms the Psalmist said, “for the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting” where we read,
For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endures to all generations.
The verse begins, “For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting;” The Psalmist began with the words, “for the LORD” or “because, since and on account that Jehovah who is the existing One and the proper name for the One True God” “is good” which means “exists as pleasant, agreeable, excellent, rich and valuable in estimation”; “his mercy” or “his, Jehovah God's, goodness, kindness and faithfulness” “is everlasting” which means “exists unto long duration, futurity, forever, evermore, perpetually and unto continuous existence”. The Psalmist said the reason the people hearing and reading his words should give Jehovah God thanksgiving, praise and blessing was because He exists as pleasant, agreeable and excellent and His goodness, kindness and faithfulness lasts forever.
The verse goes on to say, “and his truth endures to all generations.” The Psalmist continued with the words, “and his truth” or “and his, Jehovah God's, firmness, fidelity, steadfastness and stability” “endures” which means “lives on, continues and lasts” “to all generations” or “to each, every, the whole and everyone of the periods, ages and posterity”. The Psalmist said Jehovah God's fidelity and steadfastness continues to every age and posterity.
When we think through the words in this verse, we see how the Psalmist declared Jehovah God to be pleasant and agreeable, and His goodness, faithfulness and fidelity shall last forever. God wants us to be in a personal relationship with Him, and this allows us to know His character is valid and true. He sent His Son Jesus to die on the cross for our sins so when we believe and trust in Him as our personal “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and reveal His goodness, mercy and truth to us forever and ever.
Next time we begin a new chapter and see David say, “I will sing of mercy and judgment”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.
Until tomorrow…there is more…
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