The Mercy In The Options

We do not have to fear the judgment of our merciful God.   #daybydaylw   Interested in learning more about becoming a devoted follower of Christ? Go to follow.lifeword.org!   ~~~   Through the prophet Gad, God gives David three options for judgment: three years of famine, three months fleeing before enemies, or three days of plague. David’s response is one of the most beautiful moments of faith in this chapter: "Let us fall into the hand of the LORD, for His mercy is great." David knows something critical about God: even when God disciplines, He disciplines with mercy. Fallen into the hands of men, cruelty would reign. Fallen into the hands of God, mercy mingles with justice. This truth frees us: we don’t have to fear the judgment of our merciful God. His hands, even when heavy, are not cruel. They are scarred hands—pierced for our sins. Prayer Points: Lord, let me trust Your mercy more than I fear Your discipline. Help me believe that even in my failures, You are still my safest refuge. Grow in me a deeper confidence in Your character of compassion. 2 People To Pray For Our Creative Access missionaries in India The Chichewa Lifeword broadcast for the people of Zambia & Malawi