Day 215
Lamentations 3:22
"It is because of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not"
It is important to know about and understand the mercy of God toward us. The mercy of God is there to help us in difficult times. It brings healing and deliverance to us. It causes us to receive forgiveness and removes guilt. Mercy is undeserved. It is given because of God's great love for us. He demonstrated this love when He sent Jesus to die for us.
Some have abused the mercy of God by walking in deliberate rebellion to His Word or the leadership of the Holy Spirit. If we would study and gain some degree of understanding of God's mercy, it would motivate us to do what is right. It should increase our love and appreciation for our Father.
Generally speaking, only very wicked people will deliberately hurt the kindest people they know. Normal people usually respond positively to a person who is full of love and compassion. People who get bitter at God and rebel against Him do not know Him. Christians who refuse to do as the Holy Spirit leads them do not comprehend the mercy of God. It is because of the Lord's mercy that we are not consumed, as the scripture says. We deserve judgment, but we receive mercy instead. After all the Lord has done for us, which includes forgiving us over and over again, we should not need any more motivation to obey Him completely.
I appreciate the mercy of God, and my life will show it. I will walk in constant obedience to His Word and His leading.