DAILY READINGS: Deut. 25 to 26:15; Jonah 3-4; Luke 13:1-21
Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in His goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off. Romans 11:22
In any ordinary person, goodness and severity might be seen as conflicting, but in the character of the Lord Jesus they are compatible and consistent. God’s severity with Israel opened up a means of blessing for Gentiles. If that be so, the apostle argues, when the Jews are restored, the blessing for Gentiles will be immeasurable! We recall that our God is both righteous and good and whichever He manifests in our circumstances is for our ultimate blessing. —Roy Hill
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done. —Joshua Oatman