THE GREAT PARDONING GOD!
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🦅 Our *GOOD NEWS* this week, published this *_Tuesday, 14th May 2024_* is a blessing for consistently glorifying THE GREAT PARDONING GOD! You will be enthralled when you do, I assure you!
🦅 *Methodist Hymn 356*
*”Great God Of Wonders”*
Author: *Samuel Davies* *(1723-1761)*
Published posthumously in *1769*.
Tune: *Wonders (Sovereignty)* by *John Newton (1802–1886)*
Meter: *8.8.8.8.8.8*
Song Key: *D*
*METHODIST HYMN BOOK (MHB) 356*
*1.*
GREAT God of wonders! all thy ways
Display the attributes divine;
But countless acts of pardoning grace
Beyond thine other wonders shine:
*Refrain.*
Who is a pardoning God like thee?
Or who has grace so rich and free?
*2.*
In wonder lost, with trembling joy
We take the pardon of our God;
Pardon for crimes of deepest dye,
A pardon bought with Jesus’s blood:
*Refrain.*
Who is a pardoning God like thee?
Or who has grace so rich and free?
*3.*
Pardon-from an offended God!
Pardon from sin of deepest dye!
Pardon-bestowed through Jesus’s blood!
Pardon-that brings the rebel nigh!
*Refrain.*
Who is a pardoning God like thee?
Or who has grace so rich and free?
*4.*
0 may this strange, this matchless grace,
This God-like miracle of love,
Fill the wide earth with grateful praise,
As of now, it fills the choirs above!
*Refrain.*
Who is a pardoning God like thee?
Or who has grace so rich and free?
MHB 356 – Great God of wonders
🦅 *Theme:* THE GREAT PARDONING GOD!
🦅 *Text:* Micah 7: 18-19.
[18] *_”Who is a God like You, Pardoning iniquity And passing over the transgression of the remnant of His heritage? He does not retain His anger forever, Because He delights in mercy.”_*
[19] *_”He will again have compassion on us, And will subdue our iniquities. You will cast all our sins Into the depths of the sea.”_*
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🦅 *The Scripture Lesson:*
MICAH 7:14-20
[14] *_Shepherd Your people with Your staff, The flock of Your heritage, Who dwell solitarily in a woodland, In the midst of Carmel; Let them feed in Bashan and Gilead, As in days of old._*
[15] *_“As in the days when you came out of the land of Egypt, I will show them wonders.”_*
[16] *_The nations shall see and be ashamed of all their might; They shall put their hand over their mouth; Their ears shall be deaf._*
[17] *_They shall lick the dust like a serpent; They shall crawl from their holes like snakes of the earth. They shall be afraid of the Lord our God And shall fear because of You._*
[18] *_Who is a God like You, Pardoning iniquity And passing over the transgression of the remnant of His heritage? He does not retain His anger forever, Because He delights in mercy._*
[19] *_He will again have compassion on us And will subdue our iniquities. You will cast all our sins Into the depths of the sea._*
[20] *_You will give truth to Jacob And mercy to Abraham, Which You have sworn to our fathers From days of old._*
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🦅 *_EXHORTATION_*
*_This Tuesday Morning, we gather to receive our weekly victory of a Great Pardoning Grace through our beloved Jesus Christ, the one whose Holy Spirit assured us in the scripture, today, that “God Will Forgive Israel!”_* 💕
Oh, what a beautiful hymn of praise to our Great God of Wonders! The depth of His pardoning grace truly shines forth in all His attributes. Thank you for enjoying this inspiring hymn with me, dearly beloved.
Could you please remember what I humbly pointed out to us – yesterday – as the exhortation progressed? :
– without pains, gains do not appear: Valid. Now I warn that we must not fear – Fear has torment.
– without the cross, there will be no glory; Suffer only for righteousness’ sake… Living a wayward life without following God’s will turns our glory into *_shame. It will never be your portion, in Jesus’ Name._*
– without hard work, there will be no productivity: However, the pardoning grace needs no hard work, but penitence.
– without prayer, there will be no heavenward communication: Yes. Henceforth, we shall never spit at our God’s Pardoning Grace. Amen.
– without giving there will be no receiving.
and
– without *tests*, there will not be a *testimony*!
Christlikeness taught us to positively see beyond the physical, believe in Christ as Saviour, Confess what he teaches, and believe. Right. The Scripture allotted for today says, “God Will Forgive Israel”.
The Holy Spirit includes *_all believers_* in the Commonwealth of Israel!
💕 *_It is right, therefore, to say that God will forgive whatever sin you confess to him in penitence, today – in Jesus’ Name._* 🎊
Please, let us walk with the Holy Spirit as we honour *”the Great Pardoning God!”*
Reflecting on the *Text*, let us turn our hearts to the book of Micah, chapter 7, verse 18-19:
*_”Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight in showing mercy. You will again have compassion on us; you will tread our sins underfoot and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea.”_*
The hymn has its heading from “A Pardoning God” – Micah 7: 18. “Who is a God like to you, that pardons iniquity, and passes by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retains not his anger forever, because he delights in mercy.”
This hymn bursts with enthusiastic homage to the God of gods. The gracious character here ascribed to Jehovah is unparalleled in human utterances; it is like the response of the prophet Micah to the glorious words spoken by Jehovah of Himself (Exodus 34:6-7).
The promise they made to Moses is here extended by the inspiration of the prophet to the Gentiles.
God pardons the offences of his people. He does not retain his anger forever — Though in his just displeasure, he suffered their enemies to destroy their city, and lay their country desolate, and sent them into captivity; yet he will restore them, and raise them to a state of great prosperity. He will chastise but not consume his remnant.
Because it is his nature to delight in pardoning the penitent and communicating blessings, He will turn again; he will have compassion; He will again have compassion upon us. He will subdue our iniquities; He will deliver us not only from the guilt but also from the power of them so that they shall not have dominion over us.
*WHO IS A PARDONING GOD LIKE THEE? OR WHO HAS GRACE SO RICH AND FREE?*
Beloved brothers and sisters, let us marvel at the greatness of our God, *_the Great Pardoning God!_* His mercy and grace know no bounds, His forgiveness is boundless, His love unending. In His infinite compassion, He pardons even the most heinous sins, offering redemption and reconciliation through the precious blood of Jesus Christ.
What a wondrous miracle it is that we, as rebels against God, are brought near by the pardoning grace of our Savior! Let us take hold of this incredible gift with trembling joy, knowing that our sins, no matter how deep or dark, are washed away in the sea of His mercy.
May we never cease to praise and thank the Great God of Pardoning Grace, whose love fills the earth and heavens with songs of grateful adoration. Let us live each day in awe of His matchless grace, sharing the good news of salvation through Christ and rejoicing in the assurance of His unfailing forgiveness.
Who is a pardoning God like thee, O Lord? Let our hearts resound with the answer – *_no one!_* You alone are the Great Pardoning God, full of grace and truth. *_May we forever bask in the wonder of Your pardon and live in the freedom of Your love._*
Amen and amen
*_My dear friend, your trust in “The Great Pardoning God” brings blessings beyond measure:_*
1. **To Our Governments**: God’s favour can bring wisdom, righteousness, and grace upon our leaders, guiding them to govern with compassion and justice. (Proverbs 21:1)
2. **Concerning our Means of Livelihood,** God asks me to appeal to our hearts – to avail ourselves of God’s providence. Through this, the almighty God can bless our work and open doors of opportunity for success and prosperity. (Philippians 4:19)
3. **To the minds of my Anti-Theist beloved ones**, allow the love of God to soften your hearts and bring a more peaceful understanding and reconciliation. I – like apostle Paul – had challenged His existence after so much knowledge. But the one who knew before the greatest thinkers convinced me. Do not expect logic to constrain God or explain away His existence, silence, power and abilities. (Romans 5:8)
4. **To Us in our Human Relationships**: God’s love has healed wounds that I had witnessed. Accept His love that mends broken relationships and cultivates harmony and love among people. (Ephesians 4:32)
5. **To Business Minds**: With God’s guidance, businesses can thrive ethically and serve others with integrity, leading to sustainable success. (Proverbs 16:3)
I can cite so many physical examples. I had led such a thriving business before I became a full-time minister of God. Though that is not a Christian goal, *_so many such companies have entered the Forbes list._* But those are the businesses on which the organisation has data. Go to Coscharis Group and see what God does. (Ecclesiastes )
6. **Concerning the worth of the Soul of Man**: The mercy and forgiveness of God can transform and renew the soul, bringing peace, joy, wealth, and eternal salvation. (Psalm 103:12)
7. Thank you for releasing yourself – and precious time – to hear about Him, dear friend. It is a blessing and joy to inspire and encourage ourselves – not seeking to look down on the matters of Grace.
Let us continue to praise “The Great Pardoning God” together for His infinite grace and love.
*_May our fellowship be a reflection of His goodness and mercy. I appreciate your friendship as well. Stay blessed always._*
*_I pray that you receive God’s Pardoning Grace always to seek the favour and blessings of “The Great Pardoning God” – and not from his adversary – in every aspect of our lives. Amen._*
*_Blessings and peace be upon you._*
TO GOD BE THE GLORY!
✝️💕 *_Enter To Worship… Depart To Serve!_* 🎊🌹
💕 * *Just this word of Prayer, Beloved:*
Every battle at the point of your success is turned around in your favour! *The Almighty Pardoning God has performed a judicial act in restoring you to a state of perfection… Justified: Just as if you’ve never sinned before. SHOUT A LOUDER AMEN!*
*_The Enemy of Your Soul Has Encountered a Devastating Defeat. SHOUT A BIGGER AMEN!_*
*_RECEIVE God” ‘s Pardoning Grace that will revive your finances, family health, and all-round wellness, now and forever, in Jesus’ Name._*
*_The LORD’s mercy is at work to settle all your health, business, career, marriage, destiny and ministry challenges in your endeavours – to God’s Glory – in Jesus Christ’s Name._* AMEN.
The compassion of God has pardoned you *NOW*, in Jesus’ Name!
*Good Afternoon! Today, your VICTORY over the challenges you have always been troubled with is ASSURED by our great pardoning God!*
*In Jesus’ Name, AMEN!*
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*Thank You, Cherished beloved of God!*
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