His mercies never fail. They are new every morning. (Lamentations 3:22-23)
The morning meal is designed to break the fast from the night before, and it is important to begin each day with whatever healthy “break-fast” works for us. But in addition to what you put into your stomach, you also need to be putting God’s Word into your soul.
In our passage for today, we see our faithful God offering us a cup of fresh-brewed mercy every morning. How glorious! No matter how things went the day before – from storms to sin – God sets a meal of new mercies before us each and every morning. This truth is as certain as the sun rising every morning, even on those days when we cannot see actually see the sun because of the clouds that may be obscuring it.
The prophet who gave us our verse for today also gave us these words: “Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you” (Jeremiah 32:17). You see, God is infinitely bigger than any battle we are facing, greater than any giant that is taunting us, and mightier than any mess we find ourselves in. And remember this: God’s divine power, which is available to each one of us moment by moment (Ephesians 1:19), is made perfect in our weakness. Don’t take my word for it; hear the Word of the Lord: “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9). That is why we need to break the fast each new morning with the Word of God. “He has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires” (2 Peter 1:4).
Remember, whether the day before was bright and beautiful, a bit burdensome, or marred by bitter brokenness, today is a new day, and God has new mercies waiting for you in His Word. Experience has taught me that when we break the fast each day with time in God’s Word, we are restored, renewed, recharged, and repurposed to engage with whatever the day has to offer.
Christian, a cup of His fresh-brewed mercy awaits you this day; drink up!
This is the Gospel. This is grace for your race. NEVER FORGET THAT . . . AMEN!
Grace for the Race 