Mercy and Compassion (Psalm 6:2)

Today’s scripture: Psalm 6:2

We’ve talked a lot about how mercy can be defined as not getting what we do deserve, and this is the mercy that brings salvation.

Today’s verse alludes to another definition of mercy: “compassionate treatment of those in distress” (Merriam-Webster Dictionary).

This is the mercy that the psalmist cries out for: that the Lord God, Jehovah Rapha (the God who heals), would treat him with compassion.

This is the mercy that I cry out for each day. And God answers this prayer. Each day.

When I am weak, when my “bones are troubled,” I can pray for God’s mercy, His compassionate treatment,” and He meets me in my distress.

He gives me strength and comfort and peace. He gives me mercy.