The Mercy of God

“The Lord is gracious and merciful; slow to anger and great in lovingkindness.” Psalm 145:8

Where would we be if God did not respond to us in mercy? How dreadful it would be if any of us got what we deserved.

Paul conveyed to the Ephesian believers that because of His great love for us God, Who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions. Ephesians 2:4-5

Take heart, Christian, in David’s words of praise in Psalm 103:8-11: “The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness. He will not always strive with us; nor will He keep His anger forever. He has not dealt with us according to our sins, nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His lovingkindness toward those who fear Him.” That’s mercy.

“This I recall to my mind, therefore I have hope. The Lord's lovingkindnesses indeed never cease, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; Great is Thy faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:21-23