God’s Mercy

Ps 118:1,29

Mercy is a central theme in the Bible and is one of the attributes of God. It is the compassionate treatment of those in distress, especially when it is within one’s power to punish or harm them

. The mercy of God involves His person, who He is, His provision, all His benefits, His patience, that He will not always strive with us, His punishment, He does not punish us according to our sins, His pardon, He removes them as far as the east is from the west, and His pity

. God’s mercy is displayed in numerous situations, even though we are not deserving of it

. The ultimate display of God’s mercy is seen in the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus Christ, on the Cross to pay the price for our sins

. God’s mercy is not just about forgiveness and withholding punishment, but also about healing, comfort, the alleviation of suffering, and caring about those in distress