“Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy.” Jesus
I am compelled to show mercy to others, simply because I know how desperately I need it myself. The mercy I desire for my shortcomings becomes a motivating catalyst to be gracious with the shortcomings of others. In contrast, how great is God’s mercy! He does not grant it because He needs it. He grants it because unlike us, He is absolutely loving in all He does. So willing is God to show mercy, that He found a way through Jesus to satisfy the demands of His justice and be merciful at the same time.
