Mercy Over Judgment

     Grace gives us what we do not deserve. Mercy does not give us what we do deserve. We deserve judgment and death. We were born sinners and yet God, through His grace, gives us forgiveness and resurrection. He took the judgment for us. His mercy reigns!

...Mercy triumphs over judgment. James 2:13b                                     

     What a powerful statement! “Mercy triumphs over judgment.” I need to be reminded of that as I sit in judgment toward others. Jesus forgave me. He gave mercy rather than eternal punishment. And His mercy is new every single day.

Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed for His mercies never fail. They are new every morning, great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23

     We can show mercy to the undeserving. We don’t know their story. We don’t know their hurt. They may not know Jesus. His grace found us. Mercy triumphs judgment.

Lord,

How easy it is to sit in judgment over others, and yet you tell us to be merciful and filled with grace. It is only with the help of the Holy Spirit and Your living Word that we can become more like You. Be patient with us. Your mercies are new each morning.

Amen