Mercy shows us a lot about the character of God. God's mercy corrects the sin in our lives, and it is through God's mercy that our sin is atoned for. But God's mercy is not limited to what we do or do not do. God's mercy is not limited to our quality of life. Above all, it is important to remember that God's mercy saves us.
God shows us mercy because He loves us and because His mercy rescues us. Thomas Watson says, "God shows mercy in saving us. 'According to His mercy, He saved us.' (Titus 3:5)... Mercy is mercy indeed, when God perfectly refines us from all the lees and dregs of corruption; when our bodies are made like Christ's glorious body, and our souls like the angel. Saving mercy is crowning mercy. It is not merely to be freed from hell but enthroned in a kingdom!"
God has mercy on us in our present lives, but God's abundant mercy will be revealed in even more amazing ways in the world to come. We will finally see through the lens of eternity, and God will reveal to us just how good He is. But more than that, we will experience God. WE will see Him, hear Him, and touch Him. We will exist with Him in perfect creation. God's mercy does not just save us from punishment; it gives us a reward. God's mercy gives us something to look forward to; glory revealed.
God asks for the best from us, but He is also preparing His best for us. This is why we hope for salvation to be realized.
Living Life
Monday, October 31, 2011
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