Friday, February 10 Jehovah is good to all, and his mercy is evident in all his works.​—Ps. 145:9.

[Ella Mentry]

Friday, February 10

Jehovah is good to all, and his mercy is evident in all his works.—Ps. 145:9.

 

Jesus used a parable about a lost son to paint a heartwarming picture of how much Jehovah loves to show mercy. The son had left home and “squandered his property by living a debauched life.” (Luke 15:13) Later, he repented of his immoral course, humbled himself, and returned home. How did his father respond? Jesus said: “While [the son] was still a long way off, his father caught sight of him and was moved with pity, and he ran and embraced him and tenderly kissed him.” The older man did not humiliate his son. Rather, he mercifully forgave the young man and welcomed him back to the family. The lost son had sinned greatly, but on the basis of his repentance, his father forgave him. The merciful father in the illustration represents Jehovah. In this touching way, Jesus illustrated his Father’s willingness to forgive sinners who sincerely repent.—Luke 15:17-24. w21.10 8 ¶4; 9 ¶6

[Wayne]

He will forgive, even very serious sins! But only, if we are willing to forgive others, AND, sincerely repent. THEN, he helps us to a CLEAN conscience.—Read Acts 3:19.