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Psalm 36:7a "How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God!"

Day 287 – Psalm 36

“How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God!” Psalm 36:7a

THE LOVINGKINDNESS OF GOD

One of the most profound expressions of the Being of God is His lovingkindness. This is well expressed in the following text.

“How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God!
Therefore the children of men put their trust under
the shadow of Your wings.
They are abundantly satisfied with the fullness of Your house,
And You give them drink from the river of Your pleasures.
For with You is the fountain of life; In Your light we see light.”
Psalm 36:7-9

1. “How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God”

a) Lovingkindness is an attribute of God.
b) It is always expressed in practical ways towards the children of men.

2. Expressions of God’s lovingkindness

a) The offer of protection under the wings of God.
i) Imagery of a protective parent-bird.
ii) Protection of its young is a responsibility that is taken seriously.
b) The promise of abundance
i) Imagery of a rich household.
ii) There will be full satisfaction because of the fullness of the house.
c) The promise of pleasures (joy)
i) Imagery of a flowing river.
ii) Pure and fresh water is available to all who would drink.
d) The promise of life and light
i) Imagery of a fountain is employed to depict life-giving water.
ii) Imagery of God as a source of light, from which we obtain light.