“Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.” - 1 Peter 2:10
The Apostle Peter is using inclusive language here to tie the Old Testament Israelites to the New Testament gentiles. We are all the people of God if we have entered into relationship with Him.
Mercy is defined as showing compassion or forgiveness to those you have the power and authority to harm or punish. What a picture this provides for every believer; Almighty God, who could snuff us out like a cheap cigar any time He chose instead shows us compassion and offers us forgiveness for any and all acts of disobedience.
Mercy is defined as showing compassion or forgiveness to those you have the power and authority to harm or punish. What a picture this provides for every believer; Almighty God, who could snuff us out like a cheap cigar any time He chose instead shows us compassion and offers us forgiveness for any and all acts of disobedience.
It is said that today we live under the umbrella of God’s grace. Grace is favor displayed to those who are undeserving of it. What a wonderful thought. Forgiveness, mercy and grace are ours and it is everlasting. No one has the power or authority to remove it from us.
Now we must show ourselves worthy of such a precious gift. We must live our lives each day as if it were our last day on earth. Allow God to mold and make you into all He knows you can be. Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing!
