His Nature

In the last several months, Mr. Bill and I have had opportunity to get to know Olive and Izzy – two of our Grand dogs.  Each one, like humans,  has a distinct  personality. Olive is more out-going while Izzy spends much of her time underneath the bed. Of course, she doesn’t like Mr. Bill, which we all find very amusing.

 

Among other passages, David describes the Nature of his God: “For You bless the righteous, O LORD, You cover him with favor as with a shield.” (Psalm 5:12).  It’s a poor comparison but much like an earthly father shields-to-protect his children, the Heavenly Father does even more so for His children.  We recently discovered Izzy’s bark at Mr. Bill is escalated when Elisa is present – it’s a protective bark.  David urges.  “Let all who take refuge in You rejoice; let them ever sing for joy, and spread Your protection over them, that those who love Your Name may exult in You.” (V.11).  God's apparent Goodness is only a dimple of His overall goodness.  We seriously have no idea how gracious God is in all His ways moment by moment, day by day.  His protective Shield is eternally more substantial that we can imagine. and there is no measure of it.  God's favor goes far beyond what we can see and touch!  This is why the soul of man longs so intensely deep and continues unfulfilled until satisfied by The Creator!  It is God's unlimited, abundant, and marvelous Nature to enrich us spiritually.  Consider if your spirit is lacking, longing for something you know-not -what.  God satisfies the longing heart with His Salvation and spiritual riches.  It's His Nature to love, His Nature to satisfy!  Let His Nature do Its work!