What Two Women Knew: God’s Mercy is a life-changing power

The comedian’s routine was funny, well-delivered, and “predictable.” He wanted to make fun of Christians and anyone who believed in a loving God, so he pointed out the flaws and mistakes preachers and other believers had made in their ministries. The conclusion was that only stupid people could believe in God because the God of the Bible was angry and did nothing other than punish people for being human!

The tragedy wasn’t that the comedian was attacking the Church; that is to be accepted. The real tragedy was that the stories told by the comedian were those of preachers describing an angry God who
hated ‘sinners’! Based on his accounts, God was always angry, looking for someone to punish!

Truth be told, our God is not angry; his primary characteristic is described in the Old Testament as one of mercy and lovingkindness!
In the story of Christ’s birth, Mary meets up with Elizabeth, one of her relatives that was also pregnant, and they speak to each other about God’s grace and mercy to them and mankind. Mary quoted several passages from the Old Testament: “And His mercy is upon generation after generation, toward those who fear him,” and “He has given help to Israel His servant, In remembrance of his mercy.” Mary and Elizabeth had stumbled onto an understanding of God that most never grasp – God is full of grace and mercy, and that is how he wants to relate to us daily! The only reason for God’s anger and judgment is the fact of our sin and our unwillingness to confess that sin and change our behavior.

God loves us and wants to give us grace and mercy. In the Old Testament, we hear through the prophets that God wants his people to resist sin and follow him in faith. If man did that, He would bless them and give them joy. In the New Testament, we are taught that God desires to fulfill all our needs and give us the ability to overcome anything that comes our way. He wants to help us every day and in every way. He loves us!

This Advent Season, invite the God who loves you into your heart. Allow Him to cleanse you through his son, Jesus, and help you in your life.

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