The bible teaches us in Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Because of the sin of Adam and Eve, death came into the world. It is appointed unto man once to die and to die in sin is to be separated from God for eternity. Jesus loved us so much that he died to make a way for that to change. Man must still die but because of Christ's ultimate sacrifice of his own life we do not have to suffer the affects of sin. Through his GREAT MERCY God has made a way for mankind to have a second chance at living forever in his presence! This is something to praise him for....if you never have another thing in the world to be thankful for, this is enough!!
His MERCY amazes me every day. What makes it so GREAT and so WONDERFUL is that it never ceases. The bible teaches us that his mercy is new every day. God knows we are human and it is impossible for mankind to be perfect, therefore man will sin and he will makes mistakes, but thank God for his enduring mercy.
We are taught this in Lamentations 3:21-23
21 This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope.
22 It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.
The bible even teaches us that God's mercy is so GREAT that even when judgement is being carried out that through prayer and fasting his mercy can come forth and his plans can be changed. He loves his creations and his mercy is without end. I believe we are living in days of judgement but I know his mercy is so much greater.
Joel 2:11-14
11 And the Lord shall utter his voice before his army: for his camp is very great: for he is strong that executeth his word: for the day of the Lord is great and very terrible; and who can abide it?
12 Therefore also now, saith the Lord, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning:
13 And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the Lord your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil.
14 Who knoweth if he will return and repent, and leave a blessing behind him; even a meat offering and a drink offering unto the Lord your God?
If you have not experienced God's mercy in your life, let me invite you to pray. Seek him while he may be found. His mercy endureth forever and he loves you.
Here are just a few scriptures to tell you of his GREAT MERCY towards you.
Psalms 86:5
For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.
1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness
Hebrews 4:16
Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Ephesians 2:4-5
But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,
Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)
Ephesians 2:8Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
His GRACE is so WONDERFUL and I could continue to expound on it so much more but I will stop here for now and leave you with this thought, that God's GRACE is sufficient.
2 Corinthians 2:9
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Kathy Wellman
Reference: King James Bible
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