God’s mercy is demonstrated throughout the Bible, for it reflects his character and is inseparable from his desire to redeem his creation. When God said, “Let us make man in our image,” what blessing did he then confer on each person?
A clear demonstration of God’s mercy is found in Genesis 8:21. "Never again will I put the earth under a curse because of sin. As long as the earth exists, there will be springtime and harvest, summer and winter, day and night.”
What effect, then, has God’s abundant mercy had on your character, your behavior, and your choices?
Micah 6:8 is a challenge to remember: “He has shown you what is good; and what does the Lord now require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?” Remembering God has been merciful to you will help you be merciful to others, even when they do not deserve it.
The
Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. …As
high as the sky is above the earth, so great is [God’s] love for those who
honor Him.
~Psalm
103:8,11 English Standard Version/Good News Bible
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