Daily Scripture
“So Moses chiseled out two stone tablets like the first ones and went up Mount Sinai early in the morning, as the Lord had commanded him; and he carried the two stone tablets in his hands. Then the Lord came down in the cloud and stood there with him and proclaimed his name, the Lord. And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, “The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin. Yet he does not leave the guilty unpunished; he punishes the children and their children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation.” Moses bowed to the ground at once and worshiped. “Lord,” he said, “if I have found favor in your eyes, then let the Lord go with us. Although this is a stiff-necked people, forgive our wickedness and our sin, and take us as your inheritance.”
Exodus 34:4-9
devotion
In Exodus 34, God reveals His character to Moses, emphasizing His compassion and readiness to forgive. Despite the people's rebellion, God offers a renewed covenant, showing that His love is steadfast. This moment is a reminder of God's incredible mercy, that even in our failures, He is willing to forgive and restore us to Himself. This is the heart of the gospel, where grace triumphs over sin.
How can you reflect God’s mercy in your relationships with others?