Micah 7:18-19 (NIV) 18Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy. 19You will again have compassion on us; you will tread our sins underfoot and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea.
Mercy is the act of showing kindness to those who deserve punishment. I am forever humble and grateful to the LORD for his mercy when we, when I, should receive punishment instead. God so loved us that he sent his Son to die in our place so that we all might receive mercy instead of punishment.
Compassion is not merely sorrow for another; it accompanies a sense of urgency to help. It is hard for me to grasp the full meaning of the LORD’s compassion for his creation—He loves us so deeply, and it must anger and grieve him when his creation turns away—but he does not stay angry forever and his deep compassion provides the urgent help we need—forgiveness and new life in Christ. And all this was put into place long before the creation of the world. God’s plan was always a plan of mercy and compassion.
Gracious Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your mercy and compassion. Thank you for forgiveness and new life in Christ. Because of your mercy and compassion, we come before you in awe and humility of heart. Thank you.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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