Oh Mercy!

God is merciful to the obedient and the rebellious.

Now, is that fair?

Of course it's fair. And I'll tell you why.

If God reserved his mercy for the obedient, no one would benefit from his mercy. There isn't a person on the earth who hasn't sinned. We've all been rebellious. In Romans 5:8 we read, "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."

Since the blood of Jesus levels the playing field, we all have the same opportunity to call on God for help and the same ability to receive it.

God's mercy is one of the things many people do not understand. If you'd like another look at mercy, read today's Seek God With Me blog post.