God's Tender-Hearted Mercy

But the LORD was with Joseph and showed him mercy; and He gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the person. Genesis 39:21

Focus on Christ

Who deserves mercy? Do you understand the depth of God’’s Mercy toward a repentant heart? Mercy can be described with many words that give you insight into its riches. Mercy is compassion, pity, kindness, sympathy, and leniency. 

Joseph went through many trials and challenges. After all the injustice toward Joseph, God had mercy on him. 

Christ has shown much mercy to you. “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). Only a tender-hearted love would lead Christ to die for the ungodly. That is mercy. How much mercy do you show to your friends, family, or work associates?

One thing is for certain, though; it is easy to show mercy to a repentant person.

Focus on Self

Self does not give mercy unless it receives mercy. If it has not received mercy, then self tends to lean toward judgement. Love gives mercy to the humble with unlimited measure. There is never a time you need more of God’s Mercy than when you are going through difficult times. Why not be an instrument of God’s Mercy to others?