His Mercy

Psm 25; Romans 8; Matt 13

Today I am 63. When in my twenties, I remember thinking 30 was old. We all felt as if 20 would last forever. Remember? Then I turned 30. Yes...life was over for me. Two little ones, a home to care for, a job, a husband and knee deep in responsibilites. The 20's were definitely over and I felt OLD.

Funny how now that I am 63, I feel young. It is as if age no longer matters. I interact with children and people of all ages. Somehow, regardless of the age, when I am with them I relate.

Little ones in the church nursery for example. They cling to the fence that keeps them safe inside and cry for mommy. She will be back in one hour yet to them it feels like years. I go inside and sit on the floor to be on their level and they gather to me like bees to a hive. All they want is to be held, talked to and noticed. I relate and feel their need for each of us regardless of age feels the same. All we want is to be loved, valued and accepted. Held, talked to, noticed, a need for mercy.

People older than me is another example. Their bodies have betrayed them. Hands do not work and they need a walker or wheel chair. They reach out in need. What do they need? The same thing. Someone to talk to, to hold their hand, to listen and notice their need...mercy.

Do you need mercy today? Does the one next to you need your mercy today? God reaches out daily and gives us His mercy. Sometimes He fills it through human flesh as we relate to those around us. Other times He simply reaches into the depths of each soul.

Today in Bible study and prayer He reached into my soul. At 63 I looked back into my life. What type of wake have I left behind. Thanks to His influence it is a good wake. I noticed He took all my mistakes, sins, the wrong turns and covered them in mercy. Thank you Lord. Somehow He turned all those evil actions into good for those around me. I'm thankful for that mercy. He also multiplies the good wake of every random act of kindness given out to others. How does He do that? Why does He do that for us?

The answer? Even though we are unfaithful He is faithful for He can not deny Himself or the promises He has given to us. He perfects all that He begins and when we received Him as Lord and Savior he began a good work inside us. He leaves a good wake in our lives and those we touch. But best of all He is merciful. His heart is so touched by one that repents, one who turns toward Him that He is honor bound by who He is to forgive and heal. He is in love with you and me, His children and gives us His mercy.