The love of God is indescribable but an old Jewish legend does a pretty good job. It describes what happened when God created man.
The legend says God took into counsel the Angels that stood about his throne. The Angel of Justice said: “Create him not … for if you do he will commit all kinds of wickedness against his fellow man; he will be hard and cruel and dishonest and unrighteous.”
The Angel of Truth said, “Create him not … for he will be false and deceitful to his brother and sister and even to You.”
The Angel of Holiness stood and said: “Create him not … he will follow that which is impure in your sight, and dishonor you to your face.”
Then stepped forward The Angel of Mercy, God’s most beloved, angel, and said: “Create him, dear Heavenly Father, for when he sins and turns from the path of right and truth and holiness I will take him tenderly by the hand, and speak loving words to him, and then lead him back to you.”
Thanks to Brett Blair for these words.
Think of a time when God has shown Mercy to YOU. Think of a time when YOU have shown Mercy for someone else.
MERCY IS NOT SOMETHING GOD HAS, BUT SOMETHING GOD IS!!
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