Overreaction

There is something I was thinking about this weekend. As a father, I sometimes have a tendency to overreact to minute things. Don't we all, right? As I thought about that, I began to think, how does God the Father never overreact? As God, He is perfect. A perfect God knows exactly how to respond to every person and every time in every way. I mean, come on, my sin is much worse than spilling something on the carpet, or eating playdough right? God doesn't overreact with me. He knows exactly the right grace to extend, the right amount of mercy to give, and the right discipline action to take. How does He do that? I mean, I know He's God, but how can I do that?

I know, I know, I will never be God or perfect like God, but I wish I could have a tiny bit of His infinite wisdom to know how to react to disobedience. In the meantime, I am glad that God does not overreact to my sin. King David writes, "How happy is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered! How happy is the man the Lord does not charge with sin, and in whose spirit is no deceit!" - Psalm 32:1-2. I am happy that God is just. I am happy that God is love. I am happy that God is gracious and kind. I am happy that God doesn't overreact to my sin. I am happy that He can help me be the Godly father that I need to be by not overreacting and being wise and loving. Thank you God!