The Mercy of God

Sometimes thoughts come into your mind that are not good. Thoughts that tear you down are not from God. God is a good and merciful God.

 Jer 29:11  For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. 

Jer 29:12  Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. 

Jer 29:13  And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart. 

When thoughts condemn you then seek God , call upon him and seek him in the words in the Bible.  God loves you and is merciful. Mercy defined is goodness, kindness, faithfulness.

Lam 3:22  It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. 

Lam 3:23  They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. 

Mercy and grace are closely related. Mercy has to do with kindness and compassion and the withholding  of punishment for our sins.  Grace includes kindness and compassion, but also carries the idea of bestowing a gift of favor.  

Eph 2:4  But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, 

Eph 2:5  Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved; ) 

By grace we are saved from the wrath of God and also we are given favor with God. Thank you God for giving me eternal life by believing in the salvation given through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

The Justice of God

 In our nation justice has given way to political power. The Supreme court justices have been selected by politicians who choose the judges often because of their political views. This ought not to be. They swore an oath to uphold the constitution of the United States. Some, however seek to upend the constitution.  A judge should uphold the laws. Unfortunately some think they are above the law and allow politically correct lawbreakers to escape justice.  The highest justice is from God. His laws and precepts are absolute and good and in the end all people will be judged by Jesus the Son of God,  who has been given all authority to judge by His Father. In our land we have justice of the peace judges " appointed to hear minor cases, perform marriages, grant licenses, etc., in a town, county, or other local district." There is another judge who is called the Prince of peace who will judge all people according to His word.

Pro 21:15  When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers. 

Mat 23:23  “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and cumin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faithfulness. These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others. 

The ultimate criteria to be free from the punishment of a holy God is to receive the forgiveness by believing in the salvation given by Jesus Christ.

Rom 2:16  on that day when, according to my gospel, God judges the secrets of men by Christ Jesus. 

John 14:6  Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

If you face the judge thinking you are a good person, that will not save you from separation from God and eternal punishment.    God cares about you and loves you and has given you a way to escape the judgement and wrath of a holy God.

 John 3:16  “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 

I tell you the truth. Jesus in you satisfies the justice of God.

The Immutability of God

 The immutability of God is an attribute that "God is unchanging in his character, will and covenant promises." His word is truth and he keeps his promises. Great is his faithfulness and he loves us. A critic may find a verse that shows the LORD changing his mind. No, his character is to show mercy. If not so most of us would have perished in our sins long ago.

Mal 3:6  “For I the LORD do not change; therefore you, O children of Jacob, are not consumed. 

Lam 3:22  It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. 

Lam 3:23  They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. 

Isa 46:9  Remember what happened long ago. Remember, I am God and there is no other God. There is no other like me. 

Isa 46:10  "In the beginning, I told you what would happen in the end. A long time ago, I told you things that have not happened yet. When I plan something, it happens. I do whatever I want to do. 

2Ti 1:9  God saved us and chose us to be his holy people, but not because of anything we ourselves did. God saved us and made us his people because that was what he wanted and because of his grace. That grace was given to us through Christ Jesus before time began. 

2Ti 1:10  And now it has been shown to us in the coming of our Savior Christ Jesus. He destroyed death and showed us the way to have life. Yes, through the Good News Jesus showed us the way to have life that cannot be destroyed. 

The good news is that God sent his son to pay for our sins. Blood was required for sins. Jesus had no sin and was our just and perfect sacrifice.  He arose from the grave into eternal life and those who believe in him and have turned their minds and hearts to Jesus will be saved from sins punishment and inherit eternal life with God. He loves us so much to have done this. This is the promise of God.

Immanence of God

 God is actively involved in his creation.  This gives the believer rest in the knowledge that there is no place or situation that is too far to be under God's protective hand. We do not hug a tree, but love the one who made it. All good things he made and is involved with.

Psa 145:18  The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. 

Psa 145:19  He fulfills the desire of those who fear him; he also hears their cry and saves them. 

Php 2:13  for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. 

Php 2:14  Do all things without grumbling or disputing, 

Php 2:15  that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, 

Jesus is the Son of God and by him we receive the Holy Spirit.  God is with us and he hears our prayers and knows our needs. Be at peace, he cares for you. Call on the name of Jesus.