God’s love overcomes everything

Psalm 145:8–13a

Love is the most powerful force in the world. We overcome through love. This was the message of Martin Luther King who said, ‘Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.’

God is the source of love. He is ‘compassionate’, ‘rich in love’ (v.8). ‘He has compassion on all he has made’ (v.9). It is God’s love that overcomes evil.

In all your relationships – especially when encountering great difficulties – imitate God. Be ‘gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love’ (v.8).

God’s love is not weak or feeble. It is backed up by his power and might. God’s people will ‘tell of the glory of your kingdom and speak of your might, so that all people may know of your mighty acts…’ (vv.11–12). This is something you can rely on ‘through all generations’, for God’s kingdom is ‘an everlasting kingdom’ (v.13).

As he declares God’s love and power together, it is no wonder that David turns to praise: ‘All you have made will praise you, O Lord; your saints will extol you’ (v.10).