Your steadfast love, O Lord, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds. – Psalm 36:5

The human mind cannot comprehend the extent of the love of God. His faithfulness and commitment to you are likely something you cannot grasp. Today’s verse states that His love is steadfast and extends to the heavens, His faithfulness to the clouds. Can you imagine God the Father pleased with you, shining His favor on you, smiling, and singing over you? Have you ever seen a crowd of doting aunts, uncles, and grandparents around a baby or a toddler? Have you ever considered that the Lord feels that type of affection, and more, for His children?

Maybe you find it difficult to imagine God taking pleasure in His people. You may even feel envious when you think of how God favored Daniel or Mary, or when He expressed His pleasure over Solomon when he asked for wisdom. What lofty affirmation He bestowed on Jesus when He said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased” (Matthew 3:17) or when He called David “a man after His own heart” (1 Samuel 13:14). Jesus even told a parable that symbolized God commending faithful servants (Matthew 25:14-21).

This kind of favor is called grace, and it is found in Jesus. When you yield yourself to Jesus, picture the Father smiling and singing over you. Imagine Him saying on that day, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” God is faithful to the name of His Son. As you make Him Savior and Lord, you will discover His faithfulness to you. As you intercede for others, especially those in authority in the government, pray that people will seek the Lord’s favor and His wisdom through Christ. Pray also that more U.S. citizens learn to rely on His steadfast love and faithfulness.