The Compassion of God

"The Lord said, "If I find fifty righteous people in the city of Sodom, I will spare the whole place for their sake." - Gen 18:26

In this verse, God shows the side of him that is readily compassionate to his people. When Abraham pleaded with God not to destroy the righteous amongst the wicked, he knew that it was not God's nature to treat the righteous and wicked alike. True to His nature, God had shown mercy and even when Abraham continued to bargain right down to finding only ten righteous men, God was still prepared to spare Sodom. Eventually, God brought Lot and his family away before destroying the city. Although God is ever compassionate and full of mercy, it should not be taken for granted, because, He cannot tolerate even an ounce of sin. For the same reason, God destroyed Sodom as He was unable to find a single righteous man in the city, except for Lot and his family.

The word "compassion" seems like an understatement, as the incident portrays also God's loving nature, and His generosity is beyond measure.

"so that it will not be obvious to men that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." - Matt 6:18

This is a reminder to maintain always a humble heart before the Lord, whether in tithing, prayer, or every act in our lives.

PRAYER:
"Heavenly Father, I have nothing but humble praise for you. You are more than compassionate, more than generous and the very essence of You is love. Your ways are beyond measure and description, unworthy of those coined by man himself.
Merciful Father, help me to turn from the ways of self, and to transform my heart into one that is gentle, calm, and full of Your love. In all the things that I do, grant me the discernment so that if there are any activities that may draw me away from you, the Holy Spirit will guide me away from them; and help me to practise at all times the presence of you Lord in my life. So that on the day that You return to judge us, I, your lowly servant, will be worthy of Your compassion. Amen."