Monday, February 13, 2012

What’s In A Name – The Names of God – RAV-CHESED

The name, Rav-Chesed, means Abounding in Love. The Hebrew word chesed means kindness or loving-kindness.
“And the Lord passed before him and proclaimed, ‘The Lord, the Lord God, merciful and gracious, long-suffering, and abounding in goodness and truth.’” Exodus 34:6
Way back in 1964 the Righteous Brothers sang about bringing back that loving feeling. I’m relatively sure they weren’t talking about the ‘chesed’ type love that comes from God Almighty. Chesed is love that suggests loyalty, faithfulness, a pledge or promise. Our God is abounding in love. He loves us with a greater purpose. And here’s the most amazing part…His love doesn’t require our love in return.

            “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! His faithful love endures forever.” Psalm 106:1
A songwriter by the name of Billy James Foote penned the song, Amazing love, You Are My King. This song reminds me of the boundless love of God when it says:

Amazing love
How can it be
That You, my King, should die for me?
Amazing love,
I know it’s true.
It’s my joy to honor You,
In all I do, I honor You.
“How precious is Your steadfast love, O God! The children of mankind take refuge in the shadow of your wings.” Psalm 36:7
Thank you Father, Rav-Chesed for Your unfailing love. The undeserving of this world continue to flourish and prosper, but You are unchanging in your constant, steadfast love for Your children. All praise and glory I give to You. Amen

Picture Courtesy of: Paul McRae

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