6-1-08 Romans 9:22, 23 You Are An Object of God's Mercy

Romans 9:22, 23 (NAS)
What if God, although willing to demonstrate His wrath and to make His power known, endured with much patience vessels of wrath prepared for destruction? And He did so in order that He might make known the riches of His glory upon vessels of mercy, which He prepared beforehand for glory,

Romans 9:22, 23 (Philips)
May it not be that God, though he must sooner or later expose his wrath against sin and show his controlling hand, has yet most patiently endured the presence in his world of things that cry out to be destroyed? Can we not see, in this, his purpose in demonstrating the boundless resources of his glory upon those whom he considers fit to receive his mercy, and whom he long ago planned to raise to glorious life?

Romans 9:22, 23 (NLT)
God has every right to exercise his judgment and his power, but he also has the right to be very patient with those who are the objects of his judgment and are fit only for destruction. He also has the right to pour out the riches of his glory upon those he prepared to be the objects of his mercy?
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Adonai, the Lord God Almighty, has the power to destroy wicked men with just one word. If it were His will and determined purpose to eliminate them, He would have only to raise his hand against them and they would be no more.

You used to be counted among these wicked, sinful men and now you are so thankful that the Lord did not manifest His anger towards you. He did not use His power and strength against you. You did not know nor were you touched with His wrath. Instead He bore with you in patience, forbearance, and longsuffering. Now you are grateful that He was slow in avenging the wrongs that you committed against Him. Although you were originally fitted and framed for utter destruction, the Lord had mercy on you.

Now you are a vessel of quality, God's chosen instrument. Daily you receive more knowledge of the abundance, riches, and wealth that He has made available to you. Through Adonai's mercy, goodness, and kindness, you shall be filled and fulfilled, for the Lord God has always desired to help you. He, therefore, sent His Son Jesus to take your sin so that you could receive His righteousness. In this God showed you His compassion.

He also desires to share His glory with you. You have seen His splendor, brightness, and majesty. Because Adonai is magnificent and excellent, He gives you dignity and grace. He is pleased with you and bestows His blessings, that He had already prepared, upon you. He goes before you to make your path level, so that your road will be passable as you journey.