A Revelation of God's Mercy
God's love is tender, patient, and caring, and He is willing to forgive and restore us if we are willing to forsake our sins.
David Wilkerson emphasizes God's immense mercy and lovingkindness, as expressed in Psalms, acknowledging that despite our failings and sins, God's love remains steadfast and forgiving. He highlights that God's love is eternal, surpassing the brevity of life, and encourages believers to embrace this truth with joyful praise. Wilkerson reassures that God is not angry with us, but rather tender and patient, ready to forgive and restore those who turn away from sin. He reminds us that Jesus' love will endure forever, and we are prepared for His return, cherished by a caring Father who knows our every need.
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David acknowledged God's great mercy when he said, "I have declared Your faithfulness and Your salvation; I have not concealed Your lovingkindness and Your truth from the great assembly" (Psalm 40:10).
David was grateful to God for such great love because he was deeply conscious of his own failings. "My iniquities have overtaken me, so that I am not able to look up" (40:12). No matter how badly people have sinned, God's love still reaches them. He sent his Son as a sacrifice for this very purpose.
"Because your lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise You" (Psalm 63:3). This life is short! Yet God's love will endure forever. A billion years from now, Jesus will be as tender and loving to us as he is now.
The greatest proclamation of his lovingkindness is joyful praise. Stop and think for a moment: God is not mad at you. If you are ready to forsake your sins, you can be forgiven and restored this very moment. The Word says that nothing can come between our Lord and us: no sin, no guilt, no condemning thoughts.
If you really understood how tender He is toward you -- how patient, how caring, how ready to forgive and bless -- you would not be able to contain yourself. You would shout and praise Him until you had no voice left!
Beloved, Jesus is coming -- and we're clean. We're ready to go. You have a loving, tender Father who cares about you. He's bottled every tear you've ever shed. He's seen every need. He's known your every thought -- and He loves you!
Sermon Outline
- God's Mercy and Faithfulness
- David's Acknowledgment of God's Mercy
- God's Love Reaches Those Who Sin
- The Enduring Nature of God's Love
Key Quotes
“Because your lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise You” — David Wilkerson
“If you really understood how tender He is toward you -- how patient, how caring, how ready to forgive and bless -- you would not be able to contain yourself” — David Wilkerson
“He's bottled every tear you've ever shed. He's seen every need. He's known your every thought -- and He loves you!” — David Wilkerson
Application Points
- Recognize God's mercy and faithfulness in your life and praise Him for it.
- Understand that God's love reaches those who sin and is willing to forgive and restore us.
- Experience God's tender love by understanding His patience, care, and willingness to forgive and bless us.