God's Mercy in a Calamity

Prologue

In any calamity we have seen, far more numerous are the survivors than the dead. This is unlike what happened when God unleashed his wrath in the flood.

Let everyone meditate on this truth.

God's Patience is Mercy

Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance? Romans 2:4 NIV

But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. INSTEAD HE IS PATIENT WITH YOU, NOT WANTING ANYONE TO PERISH, BUT EVERYONE TO COME TO REPENTANCE not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:8:9 NIV

Three Ingredients of God's Judgment

“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices—mint, dill and cumin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law—JUSTICE, MERCY AND FAITHFULNESS. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former. You blind guides! You strain out a gnat but swallow a camel. Matthew 23:23-24 NIV

Epilogue

God is sovereign over his creation, including all humankind. Each one is accountable to Him. To be sure, his love is paramount. His justice expresses this love. And his faithfulness to them is absolute.

On man, too, rests to abide to these truths: Love or mercy, justice or righteousness and faithfulness.

This is the everlasting covenant between God and man.