He Delighteth in Mercy

February 22

He Delighteth in Mercy

Micah 7:18  Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth

iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant

of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever,

because he delighteth in mercy.

The proper object of mercy is misery; sin has rendered us miserable, and God has revealed Himself as merciful.

He delighteth in mercy; it is a pleasure to Him to have mercy upon us;

He delights to pardon our sins, relieve our necessities, and save our souls.

His own glory being secured, He delights to bless His people.

He is styled the father of mercies; and as a father takes pleasure in His children, so does our God is showing mercy.

He always delights in mercy, therefore He does so this morning;

go then and mourn over thy sins which have grieved Him, and render you miserable;

go and plead for mercy at His throne, nor doubt for one moment with His pity, His kindness, or His grace.

Have you obtained mercy?

 Be zealous, to glorify God in the day a visitation;

be honest and ascribe all to mercy which is her due;

and be active to spread the good news abroad, assuring poor miserable sinners,

that God delighteth in mercy.

With this, check thy fears, repel thy temptations, and comfort by heart.

Believe it as an undoubted truth, plead it as a powerful argument with God, and daily rejoice in it.

It is sweet to be an infinite debtor to mercy.

‘Tis mercy in Jesus exempts me from hell;

Its glories I’ll sing, and it’s wonders I’ll tell;

‘Twas Jesus, my friend, when He hung on the tree,

Who open’d the channel of mercy for me.

James Smith