God speaks in Jeremiah 31:3 … “Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.”

Yes, I suspect when each of us was born again, when Jesus saved us … part of that old fashioned conviction the Holy Spirit used was centered on God’s judgment. At least I know Hell had a part in my coming to the Lord! The “fear” of that horrible place. I did NOT want to go there for all eternity!

But the things that really (and finally) brought me to Jesus … were His Sweetness, His Loveliness, His Patience, His Love! But I really need to continue … His Mercy, His Grace … and in a summary word … His LOVINGKINDNESS!

That’s what our text is saying this morning! “With lovingkindness have I drawn thee.” Thank you dear Lord! This major Hebrew noun is “hesed,” partly emphasizing that one day God “came down” to me (to earth really) and “saved” my lost soul! That’s “hesed” lovingkindness! Prior to that He “came down” in the Person of His Son and died on Calvary in order to save my lost soul!

Hallelujah!

But WHY did God come down like this?

Back to our Text … “I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.” Because of His “everlasting Love!”

What Moses could not do with his judgment and threats and harsh law … Jesus accomplished with His Love and Grace!

To Him be the Glory, our Lord Jesus Christ!

— Dr. Mike Bagwell

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