The Mercy of God
Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Theology
Scripture: It is of the LORD’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. – Lamentations 3:22-23
The prophet Jeremiah, writing in the midst of national ruin, was able to cling to the hope that God’s compassions never fail. We often take our salvation for granted, forgetting that we were once consumed by our own sin until mercy intervened. Mercy is not just a one-time event at the moment of conversion; it is a ‘new every morning’ reality that sustains us through every failure. When we truly grasp the depth of this mercy, we move away from a life of fear-based striving and toward a life of gratitude-based living.
Consider your own journey today. Where has God’s mercy met you in your darkest moment? Your salvation isn’t a reward for your goodness; it is a demonstration of His faithfulness. Let this realization soften your heart toward others and deepen your own praise. Because His compassions are new today, you have the grace you need for the challenges currently standing in your way.
Prompt: How does understanding the depth of God’s mercy change the way you view your salvation?
Action Step: Theology grounds our faith in the essential doctrine of God’s character.
Next Step: Study the Essential Doctrines section regarding God’s attributes.