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his abundant compassion

Daniel 9:16-19 (JDV)

Daniel 9:16 Lord, in keeping with all your righteous acts, may your anger and wrath turn away from your city Jerusalem, your holy mountain; for because of our sins and the iniquities of our fathers, Jerusalem, and your people have become an object of ridicule to all those around us.
Daniel 9:17 Therefore, our God, hear the prayer and the petitions of your servant. Make your face shine on your desolate sanctuary for Yahveh’s sake.
Daniel 9:18 Listen closely, my God, and hear. Open your eyes and see our desolations and the city that bears your name. For we are not presenting our petitions before you based on our righteous acts, but based on your abundant compassion.
Daniel 9:19 Lord, hear! Lord, forgive! Lord, listen and act! My God, for your own sake, do not delay, because your city and your people bear your name.

his abundant compassion

The heart of the gospel is that God’s compassion seeks us. Daniel recognized that God’s abundant compassion was the only hope to restore Jerusalem. We need to realize that his abundant compassion is the only hope for our restoration as well.