We have just celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Most of us as God’s children looked to the cross on which our Lord gave his life. With his arms wide open for all humanity, he bestowed on us his mercy.

Mercy is God’s kind, compassionate, and forgiving heart towards us who sinned against him. It’s hard to believe that when God turned his head away from his Son that through his Son’s life we are set free. Mercy is God’s way of restoring the repentant sinner to a right standing with God.

In the last few years I have understood mercy more than I care to say. For in learning about God’s mercy I too had to practice the very action he freely gave me. To give mercy at the cruel acts of the world is a test towards all of us who are named as God’s beloved.

Ever experienced an unholy action or words by someone you loved? How hurt you were? How deep into your soul did it go that caused that wound from a friend to bring great suffering? Jesus Christ experienced all the gates of hell prevailing against him. Yes, from the religious establishment of the day, from his own people, and even from his own family. He was the lamb led to the slaughter and he didn’t even strike back. I am amazed how Jesus Christ had all authority and power and he didn’t misuse it. He silently was obedient to what God the Father had planned for our world. He gave himself willingly so that you and I could have mercy on our sins against God.

Oh, today remember the mercy God bestowed on you. So when those huge darts of hell are aimed at you, you can be assured Jesus knows exactly what you are facing.

Whether it’s a loved one, a friend, or family who has hurt you remember:
“But I am a like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever.” Psalm 52:8

“Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.” Psalm 85:10

“For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.” Psalm 103:11

A warning though to those who misuse the scripture regarding mercy:
“The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever.” Psalm 103:8-9

If you wonder what chide is its: he will not always scold or reprimand mildly. He will be patient but when he sees his mercy being abused he will judge with his wrath.

If this disturbs you it is not meant to hurt but to turn you from self to serving the living God who is the greatest mercy giver.

I call on all Christian’s to listen to what our Lord says: “Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him.” Psalm 103:13

Fear God…