Posts with the tag “mercy”

"He has told you what is good and what it is the Lord requires of you: to act justly, to love faithfully, and to walk humbly with your God." - Micah 6:8 Micah's summary of God's requirements provides a beautiful picture of what it means to walk in truth practically. After the Israelites had complicated their relationship with God through elaborate religious rituals and sacrifices, God reminded the...  Read More

“He saved us, not by works of righteousness that we had done, but according to his mercy, through the washing of regeneration and renewal by the Holy Spirit.” – Titus 3:5 Mercy is one of the most beautiful words in Scripture. It means that God chooses compassion when we deserve condemnation. It means He moves toward us when He could have turned away. Mercy is the story of every believer, because n...  Read More

“But God, who is rich in mercy, because of his great love that he had for us, made us alive with Christ even though we were dead in trespasses. You are saved by grace.” – Ephesians 2:4-5 There are few phrases in Scripture more powerful than these two words: But God. They mark the turning point in every believer’s story. We were lost, broken, and spiritually dead, but God stepped in. When there was...  Read More

"The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance." - 2 Peter 3:9 Have you ever paused to think about what mercy really means? Mercy is an unearned opportunity, a moment when judgment is paused to give you another chance to turn toward God. In Revelation 10, we see a vivid example...  Read More

“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people.” - Titus 2:11 As we reflect on the picture of Christ as the perfect judge, it can be easy to focus on the weight of the final judgment. The thought of standing before Jesus, knowing that all our actions, thoughts, and decisions will be examined, might feel overwhelming. But while Revelation paints a powerful image of a righteou...  Read More

“But the Lord threw a great wind onto the sea, and such a great storm arose on the sea that the ship threatened to break apart.” - Jonah 1:4    As we have discussed the last couple of days, when God called him, Jonah thought he could run. He boarded a ship bound for Tarshish, determined to distance himself from God's call. With Tarshish being over 2,000 miles away, he likely believed he was headin...  Read More

“He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” - Micah 6:8   When we think about living “the good life,” we often imagine success, comfort, and personal satisfaction. But according to God, the essence of a truly good life involves more than just material or personal achievements, it’s deeply r...  Read More

“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his possession, so that you may proclaim the praises of the one who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.” – 1 Peter 2:9-10  We have spent a lot of time talking about our identity and what t...  Read More

One rusty nail flooded an entire house. What “minor” sin might be quietly doing major damage in your life?  Read More

His mercies never run out — they're new every morning. Look around and see the steadfast love of the Lord.  Read More

We're invited to approach God's throne with confidence. Discover the grace and help we find when we draw near.  Read More

Jonah ran, but God's reach went deeper still. Discover why you can never outrun the love of God.  Read More

God welcomes our honest cries of distress. Discover the relief that comes when we bring our troubles to Him.  Read More