Unending Love

Unending Love

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever (V.1).

Psalm 136:1-9

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“I love you!” my dad called out as I slammed the car door and headed into school. I was in my last year of primary school. For most of the year the morning routine was pretty much the same. We arrived at school, Dad said, “Have a great day! I love you!” and all I said was “Bye.” I wasn’t angry with him or ignoring him. I was just so wrapped up in my own thoughts that I didn’t really listen to him. But that didn’t put my dad off loving me—and saying so!

God’s love keeps going as well. Forever! The original Hebrew word for this kind of unending love is: hesed. It’s used over and over again in the Old Testament—and twenty-six times in Psalm 136 alone! No modern English word can totally describe the full meaning. Sometimes we translate it as “kindness”, “loving-kindness”, “mercy” or “loyalty”. Hesed is a love that is based on an unbreakable commitment; love that is loyal and faithful. Even when God’s people sinned, He kept on loving them. This ongoing love is an important part of the character of God (EX. 34:6).

When I was a child, I sometimes took my dad’s love for granted. Sometimes now I do the same thing with God. I forget to listen to Him and talk with Him. I forget to be thankful. But I know God’s love for me remains the same—and that fact gives me joy, peace and confidence for each day.

What I’m thankful for . . .

God, we thank You for Your unending love for us! Even when we mess up, go the wrong way or take You for granted, You are faithful.

GOD IS PLEASED TO LOVE US FOREVER.

Youth Edition – Our Daily Bread Ministries