Exodus 34 & 35 -- God's Traits

God told Moses to prepare two replacement stone tablets and to come to the top of Mt. Sinai by himself to meet God.  "Then the Lord came down in the cloud and stood there with Moses and said, 'I am the Lord.  The Lord is a God who shows mercy, who is kind, who doesn't become angry quickly, who has great love and faithfulness, and is kind to thousands of people.'"

There was much more that followed, but I couldn't help but think that I'm glad my God is described in this way -- much differently than the false gods of Egypt and Canaan.  And I should strive to be like Him -- showing mercy, being kind, not becoming angry quickly, having great love and faithfulness, being kind to people I don't even know, forgiving those who turn against me.

Father, help me to do that.  Help me to take Your qualities and make them my own every day.  Remind me when I sin that I need to restart here.

 

Your Brother In Christ,
Gary Ford