Exodus 32-34, Psalm 28
Exodus 34:6-7 (NLT)
“The Lord passed in front of Moses, calling out, ‘Yahweh! The Lord! The God of compassion and mercy! I am slow to anger and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness I lavish unfailing love to a thousand generations. I forgive iniquity, rebellion, and sin. But I do not excuse the guilty. I lay the sins of the parents upon their children and grandchildren; the entire family is affected— even children in the third and fourth generations.”
In Exodus 34:6–7, the Lord reveals His character to Moses. Father-God describes Himself as compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in love and faithfulness. His love is unfailing and extends far beyond a single human lifespan. The Lord forgives every kind of human wrongdoing, yet He does not leave sin unaddressed. He makes clear that the consequences of sin can affect future generations.
These verses are central to my understanding of the Lord’s nature. Father-God shows compassion, grace, patience, love, and truth in His relationship with His people. He is deeply forgiving, yet He is also just. The Lord’s refusal to ignore sin reflects His care for future generations, since unchecked sin can bring lasting harm.
At the same time, these verses show me the values I am called to reflect in my own life. Being slow to anger is one of the hardest for me. I tend to be overly critical, and I can easily become frustrated with people when I perceive a lack of common sense or competence. Recently, I heard someone say that as believers in Jesus Christ, we should view each person as someone Christ was willing to die for on the cross. That perspective stopped me. I realized I rarely think of people that way, and it made me confront my critical nature with humility. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit, I am learning to work on that tendency so that my life more closely reflects the Lord’s character—especially His patience and mercy.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who is loving, just, and faithful to His people—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer, expressing your trust, your desire to walk with Him, and your willingness to welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
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