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Who is a God like Jehovah?

December 26, 2010 by Christina

It occurred to me today, while vacillating between faith and unbelief for someone who is in a seemingly hopeless and complicated situation that the character, or the nature of the God to whom I make my plea can be described in this one verse: “Who is a God like You, pardoning iniquity and passing over the transgression of the remnant of His heritage? He does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in mercy.” (Micah 7:18) (NKJV)

In the book of Micah the prophet weeps for Israel. Andrew Knowles, in “The Bible Guide” describes Israel’s situation in very personal terms, “Violence, greed and betrayal have damaged every relationship – even in the closest families and between the closest friends. The only reliable person is God. She waits for God to hear and save. Even in deep darkness, she believes her God will bring her out into the light – and wipe the sneer from the face of the enemy.”

When I remember my own seasons of despair and abject hopelessness, and how God, in mercy not wrath, brought me out; when I consider the power of God who turned the whole thing around; when I recall my own back-slidings and sinful provocations and measure them against God’s patience and loving-kindness, I shout with Moses, “Who is like you, O LORD, among the gods? Who is like you, majestic in holiness, awesome in glorious deeds, doing wonders?” (Exodus 15:11) (ESV)

In a moment, I am filled with faith — a believing assurance that my prayers on behalf of my friend are, in fact, very pleasing to God. He Himself has declared, “I delight to show mercy!”

“Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is anything too hard for me?” (Jeremiah 32:27)

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  1. Larry Jones says

    December 26, 2010 at 7:01 pm

    Beautiful… simply beautiful.

    • Christina says

      December 26, 2010 at 7:46 pm

      Thank you, Pastor Larry! I hope you, Carol and the Jones clan had a beautiful CHRISTmas! Blessings!

  2. Becky says

    December 26, 2010 at 8:29 pm

    Thank you for this reminder; I do need to pray more fervently for some friends whom I have forgotten in my prayer closet.

    Love you!

  3. Deejay says

    December 26, 2010 at 11:24 pm

    I ditto Larry’s comment.

    I also believe the character of God is summed up too, in simply I AM.

  4. fom3 says

    December 27, 2010 at 4:39 am

    Very good reminder!

  5. Hollie says

    December 27, 2010 at 9:47 am

    Beautiful!

  6. Diana Lovegrove says

    December 27, 2010 at 4:25 pm

    Reading this post today, at the same time as having a conversation with a friend on the same theme, I am feeling convicted by my own lack of unbelief for someone close to home in a “seemingly hopeless and complicated situation”. God is speaking and I need to listen. Bless you Christina. Jer 32:27 is such a powerful Word.

    • Christina says

      December 27, 2010 at 6:53 pm

      Diana, it certainly can be a battle, can’t it? If it weren’t for the Holy Spirit, overshadowing my natural vision, and giving me eyes of faith, I certainly would have succumbed to unbelief.

      Joining with you in prayer for your friend! Love and blessings to you my dear friend and sister!

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