Psalm 145:9 - The LORD is good to all

The LORD is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.

The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.

The LORD is good to all, And His mercies are over all His works.

Psalm 145:9

Commentary

Another passage of Scripture states that God allows the rain to fall on the righteous and unrighteous. God's nature is good to all. He is merciful even to those who consider themselves His enemies. The greatest example of this was Jesus, who died for those who disagreed with Him. God's compassion is seen with each breakthrough in science, art, or technology. Whether through the revelation from a pulpit or the revelation of a math problem solved, God's compassion is seen every moment of every day.

Today's commentary by:
Dave Whitehead, Senior Pastor, Grace NYC

Zechariah 7:9 - Show mercy and compassion to one another

This is what the LORD Almighty says: 'Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another.'

Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, Execute true judgment, and shew mercy and compassions every man to his brother:

Thus has the LORD of hosts said, 'Dispense true justice and practice kindness and compassion each to his brother;'

Zechariah 7:9

Commentary

Zechariah was dealing with a nation that had corrupted their religious activities with self-interest. God's prescription for the religious abuse of Israel was to engage in humanitarian action. To show true salvation to people is to challenge them spiritually and minister to them materially. It's in the acts of justice, mercy and compassion that we exhibit God's goal to redeem his creation. To show true justice is to expose the corruption that we are all prone to. To show mercy is to lay down our quest for power. To show compassion is to enter into the lives of others to understand the brokenness of our world. This is the good news of God made visible.

Today's commentary by:
Dave Whitehead, Senior Pastor, Grace NYC