Devotions: Unfailing Compassion

But the Lord was gracious to them and had compassion on them and turned to them because of His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and would not destroy them or cast them from His presence until now.

2 Kings 13:23 New American Standard Bible (NASB)

This was a long repeated cycle in the days of Israel’s kings; the people turned to idolatry, they were oppressed, they cried out to God, He heard and delivered them, when things were good they turned to idolatry again. It repeated itself over the course of many generations. But God always had compassion on them. Never did He say, “No, you have turned away too many times, I won’t save you this time.” He always had compassion when they repented, He always saved them. His love is unconditional. No matter what we have done, He will have compassion and mercy on us if we repent. Nothing we do could cause Him to permanently reject us. He is always faithful. His compassion is not based on our merit, but His love. Remember this never ending, unfailing love of God! Let it give you strength and courage to turn to Him, and return to Him.