“The Lord is good to all, and His mercies are over all His works.” (Ps. 145:9)
The Bible tells us that God is good, true, and His mercy great and everlasting. And in His goodness He is, "Compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in lovingkindness and truth; who keeps lovingkindness for thousands, who forgives iniquity, transgression and sin" (Ex. 34:6-7) Romans 2:4 instructs us that such goodness and mercy should lead us to have hearts of repentance. “Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?” (Rom. 2:4)
What does it mean that God is merciful? Augustus Hopkins Strong is quoted as saying, “Mercy is that eternal principle which leads Him to seek the temporal good and eternal salvation of those who have opposed themselves to His will, even at the cost of the infinite self-sacrifice.”
In His goodness, God not only shows mercy, but He bestows upon us His many forms of grace. they include:
Saving Grace- the supernatural gift of the undeserved and unmerited favor of God given to believers through Christ by Faith
Living Grace- the supernatural ability to live each day in God's will, allowing us to both endure and conquer sin
Suffering Grace- the the supernatural strength provided by God to endure any and all suffering.
Giving Grace- the supernatural desire to share what God has given to you with his Church and his people.
Dying Grace- the supernatural comfort that God gives to His saints
The One true God is good, and great are His mercies!
Blessings,
Roxanna