Tuesday, August 16, 2022

For the honor of His name (4)

Don't you love this topic? So far we've seen in this blog series that God brings honor to His own name by renewing our strength, guiding us along the right path, forgiving our sins, and rescuing us from danger.

Our response therefore should be thankfulness for His love and compassion, readiness to share our testimony, willingness to receive His forgiveness and to forgive others, and trusting Him to lead us to safety!

Let's take a look at Isaiah 48:9. When we read that scripture in context we notice that God is kind of mad at His people because they were disobedient, stubborn, unfaithful and what more. And then He says: Yet for my own sake and for the honor of my name, I will hold back my anger and not wipe you out.

Well, isn't that interesting? God honors His own name by being patient and by extending grace to the Israelites. 👉He is true to His nature as a good, good Father. Of course, we see the same thing in the New Testament... for God does not change, He is patient and He does not want anyone to perish.

Isn't it fair to say that when we extend grace to someone, when we hold back anger, and when we are patient, we bring honor to His name as well?

5 comments:

  1. Interesting thoughts on this passage. Yes, we bring honor to God's name when we hold back our anger, extend grace, and love them in spite of what they have done. Peace and blessings to you and yours.

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    1. Thanks for your comment Cecelia, the passage really made me think again too!

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  2. May we act in ways that always bring honor to the Lord, Marja. With His help, we can!
    Blessings!

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  3. Thanks Tracy, I appreciate your comments and additional thoughts on this post.

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