Today’s scripture:
Psalm 86:15
Since January 1, we’ve looked at verses about faith and grace, hope and joy. We’re going to wrap up the year looking at mercy—both God’s mercy for us and how we’re to be merciful to others.
Today, we look at some of God’s amazing attributes. He’s full of compassion. He’s gracious. He’s longsuffering. He’s abundant in truth
And He’s abundant in mercy.
When we looked at verses about grace, I included a phrase I learned long ago:
Grace is getting what we don’t deserve; mercy is not getting what we do deserve.
We don’t deserve forgiveness and salvation … but through grace, God forgives us and offers salvation.
We do deserve eternal separation from God … but with mercy, God brings us back into relationship with Him and promises eternity with Him.
What a wonderful God we serve. Rich in grace. Abundant in mercy.
Since January 1, we’ve looked at verses about faith and grace, hope and joy. We’re going to wrap up the year looking at mercy—both God’s mercy for us and how we’re to be merciful to others.
Today, we look at some of God’s amazing attributes. He’s full of compassion. He’s gracious. He’s longsuffering. He’s abundant in truth
And He’s abundant in mercy.
When we looked at verses about grace, I included a phrase I learned long ago:
Grace is getting what we don’t deserve; mercy is not getting what we do deserve.
We don’t deserve forgiveness and salvation … but through grace, God forgives us and offers salvation.
We do deserve eternal separation from God … but with mercy, God brings us back into relationship with Him and promises eternity with Him.
What a wonderful God we serve. Rich in grace. Abundant in mercy.
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