1-29-06 Psalms 102:13

Psalms 102:13 (KJ21)
Thou shalt arise and have mercy upon Zion; for the time to favor her, yea, the set time has come.

Psalms 102:13 (NAS)
Thou wilt arise and have compassion on Zion; For it is time to be gracious to her, For the appointed time has come.

Psalms 102:13 (NIVUS)
You will arise and have compassion on Zion, for it is time to show favor to her; the appointed time has come.

Psalms 102:13 (NLT)
You will arise and have mercy on Jerusalem—and now is the time to pity her, now is the time you promised to help.

You do not need to question if Adonai will fulfill what He has promised. As you wait for Him, He will confirm and ratify His word, for He loves you deeply. He wants to be merciful and compassionate to you. He has tender affection for you. Even though you were a parched place, you are now the dwelling place of God, a bright and excellent home. The Lord has made you preeminent and enduring. Through Him you are a chief, and an overseer, who is able to direct others in His way.

Now God is gracious to you and shows you His favor at all times. It is His usual and perpetual practice to show you consideration. He bends down to meet with you, for He desires to betroth you to Himself. Your good fortune depends on Him. You are designated and appointed as His own. He has gathered you into His bosom so that you will always be near. Now is the time of His favor and mercy.