God's character

2 Kings 1:¹⁴Behold, fire came down from heaven and consumed the two former captains of fifty men with their fifties, but now let my life be precious in your sight."

2 Kings 2:²¹Then he went to the spring of water and threw salt in it and said, "Thus says the LORD, I have healed this water; from now on neither death nor miscarriage shall come from it." ²²So the water has been healed to this day, according to the word that Elisha spoke.

1 Timothy 1:⁵The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.

It is often said that God is described in the Old Testament as wrathful, angry, and mean and that in the New Testament, He is described as merciful, happy, and loving. Well, today I see proof that God is the same yesterday, today and forever. In 2 Kings, God does show his mercy, love, and grace over and over. When the captain asked for mercy, God gave it. God desires humility and repentance. It has always been this way. Also, God desires healing. He even heals the land and water. Elisha sprinkled salt in the spring of water and said that the Lord had healed the water. God is good. We have the commission as Christians to reflect God's character, through a pure heart, good conscience, and sincere faith in Jesus Christ.

I need to remember God's character. So often, I forget. I place Him in the limitations of human nature, which makes Him out to be unforgiving and upset in my own mind. Today I am reminded of God's true personality and character. I am inspired to be more like Him. Am I merciful? Am I loving? Am I seeking healing? Usually the answer is no, and I need to make a change in this area. I am the daughter of a loving, gracious King...I should be just like my Heavenly Daddy. How can I be more like Jesus today?

Heavenly Father, I love You. I praise You and Your son, Jesus Christ. May I be more like You. I turn from my flesh's ways and pursue You. Please cleanse my heart. Give me a pure heart, a good conscience and a sincere faith in Jesus. When no one is looking, may that be the time I make You the most proud of me. Thank You for loving me. I pray for complete healing in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.