Psalm 89:1
I will sing of the steadfast love of the Lord , forever;
with my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations.
Steadfast love is one word in Hebrew is Hasdê (kheh'-sed). It is often translated as loving kindness, mercy, goodness, great love, unfailing love, or love. I asked Copilot to look it up and it came up with this:
It denotes more
than a simple emotional feeling; it represents an active commitment to kindness
and faithfulness that binds relationships, especially in the framework of
covenants. In biblical usage, the term not only expresses natural benevolence
but also the kind of loyal, covenantal love that is expected between God and
His people, as well as among individuals. When God’s hesed
is described, it speaks to His unwavering commitment and enduring
compassion—even when human conduct falls short of perfect duty.[1]
This is the kind of love we celebrate every day, but especially on Easter. God’s faithfulness is one manifestation of his Hasdê. We are blessed to see this come together in Jesus Christ and His sacrifice for us as well as the Father choosing us before the foundation of the earth. He keeps His promises. That’s why it is up to us to be obedient to Him to declare this Hasdê in Jesus Christ to all generations.
Happy Easter – He is Risen.
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