S(Psalm 130:7,8) O Israel [insert my name], hope in the Lord! For with the Lord, there is steadfast love, and with Him is plentiful redemption. And He will redeem Israel from all his iniquities.
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Israel represents God's people, people who willingly experience God's beneficence. Our relationship with Him ignites hope and a decedent outpouring of His redemption. Not only does He forgive us and remove the penalty of our disobediences, but He redeems us. He converts His people's miseries into hope and health.
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How do I maximize all the benefits He's made available to me? Verses 1 and 2 describe my fully engaged conversation with Him (i.e., prayer). Verses 3 and 4 describe my courageous stance in active goodness. Verses 5 and 6 describe my patient attention and reverence for God's Word. And the final two verses describe the joys of walking with Jesus.
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Thank You, Lord, for Your steadfast, unwavering, love toward me. It is superior to how I've loved You or others. It is superior to any other love I've experienced. You've proven and substantiated Your love by redeeming me from all (not just a couple) of my iniquities--THANK YOU!
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