Disposable Culture

   

More than ever, we live in a disposable culture. Think for a minute about some of the things that are made to be thrown away-razors, water bottles, lighters, paper plates, plastics eating utensils. Products are used tossed and replaced.

   

 This disposable culture is also reflected in more significant ways. many times true commitment in relationship is seen optional. Marriages struggle to survive.Long-time employees are discharged just before retirement for cheaper options. A highly revered athlete leaves to join another team. It seems as if nothing lasts.

Our unchanging God, however, has promised that His loving mercy endures forever. In psalm 136, the singer David celebrates this wonderful promise by making statements about God's wonder, work, and character. He then punctuates each statement about God with the phrase, "For His mercies endures forever." 

Whether it is the wonder of His creation( psalm 136 vs 4-9), the rescue of His people(psalm 136 vs 10-22), or His tender care for His own(136 vs 23-26), we can trust Him because His mercy will never fail. In a temporary world, the permanence of God's mercy gives us hope.

We can sing with the psalmist, "Oh give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever"

GOD's grace is immeasurable; His mercy inexhaustible; His peace inexpressible.