https://odb.org/MY/2022/08/18/a-compassionate-father
There is no doubt that God is a compassionate God. The Psalmist used the picture of the love and compassion of a human father for his children to illustrate and show the compassion of God for those who fear Him and who obey His percepts and keeps His Covenant. Therein lies the key to the compassion and love of God. The LORD will have compassion on those who fear Him.
I think it’s wrong to think that we can do whatever we like and still expect and in fact demand that God be compassionate to us. It’s something like what our ex-premier Najib did when he switched lawyers at the last minute, then seeking to gain an adjournment of the hearing of his appeal. As though the Federal Court was to dance in accordance to his whims and fancies. The Federal Court rightly and judiciously ruled that while Najib has the right to change his lawyers, he is not at liberty to do so at the expense of the prosecution, the judiciary as well as the administration of justice. Justice delayed is justice denied as there are others waiting to be heard at the Federal Court. Also the lawyers taking up the case must be prepared to argue the case at the appointed time since they were fully aware of the dates when they took up the case.
God loves us and is compassionate. That’s very true. Yet we must fear Him, keep His Covenant and obey His percepts. In other words, we must do our part although our salvation is by grace and is a gift from God. Even for our salvation, we need to accept Jesus as our Lord and Saviour and repent of our sins. Always remember and be reminded that as much as God is our Father by virtue of the work of Christ on the cross, we are His children and children love their fathers as much as God loves us. It is always a two-way relationship. Read Psalm 103:13-18 and you will see what I mean. Have a good day ahead, everyone!
Ronnie's Thoughts 