A God of Grace and Mercy

Assuring Hope
Comfort for Gods People

2 Chronicles 30:6-9 (The Message)
 ^6-9 The king gave the orders, and the couriers delivered the invitations from the king and his leaders throughout Israel and Judah. The invitation read: "O Israelites! Come back to God, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, so that he can return to you who have survived the predations of the kings of Assyria. Don't repeat the sins of your ancestors who turned their backs on God, the God of their ancestors who then brought them to ruin—you can see the ruins all around you. Don't be pigheaded as your ancestors were. Clasp God's outstretched hand. Come to his Temple of holy worship, consecrated for all time. Serve God, your God. You'll no longer be in danger of his hot anger. If you come back to God, your captive relatives and children will be treated compassionately and allowed to come home. Your God is gracious and kind and won't snub you—come back and he'll welcome you with open arms."

For Reflection
Who's got your back?  God wants reconciliation.  He offers invitations to return time and time again.  No matter what we do, He asks us to return to the comfort of his loving arms.  God has my back.  I trust Him.

Pray
for those who refuse to acknowledge God's overtures for reconciliation.  Pray for those who think they are not worthy of being loved for who they are.  Pray that you will be a living testament to Divine acceptance.