Rich In Mercy

"But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us."  Ephesians 2:4.  The attributes and blessings of God are boundless.  Throughout time, God has been merciful and loving.  God allows opportunities for humanity to turn from their evil and embrace Him.  Sin always brings the mercy of God.  God desires for humanity to do right, to live morally pure, and to follow His prescribed law.  When we stray from God, He will allow us to return.  When we fall, He will help us to stand.  God provides strength to deal with the greatest of all enemies.  God will blot out our sins and forgive our trespasses.  This is mercy.  God loves us.  God has shown His mercy and love by the giving of His Son for a fallen race.  Mercy and love offers salvation to the lost and redemption to those who are enslaved.  Mercy and love offer life to the dead.  Mercy and love provide renewal and restoration.  Without mercy and love, those lost in sin remain without hope and are forever under the curse of sin.  Dead in sin, but...God rich in mercy and clothed in love offered pardon.