Romans 9:14-16, God Is Merciful

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Romans 9:14-16 (KJV) 14  What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? God forbid. 15  For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion. 16  So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.

God is merciful. It is His character. He saves sinners. There is a way out from the condemnation of sin because God is merciful. He reached out to us through His Son. Indeed, as the Apostle Paul testifies in Romans 10:9-11 (KJV) 9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.

The psalmist testifies in thanksgiving for the unfailing goodness of God. He saw God’s mercy extended to all who would be willing to come freely to Him.

Psalm 136:1-5 (KJV) 1 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. 2 O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever. 3 O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever. 4 To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever. 5 To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Men could do nothing on the strength of their will and power to chart their course in life. Any real good comes about but by the mercy of God. What a man could do is to acknowledge in humble admission his unworthiness and call out to God for mercy. Such a one will undoubtedly receive God’s mercy for salvation and sanctification and glorification.

The Israelites were under condemnation when they sinned against God worshipping the golden calf. God could have justly judged and they would have perished instantly! But God showed mercy through the pleadings of Moses on their behalf.

Dear friends, do you have friends and loved ones in need of God’s mercy? Will you plead at the throne of grace for God’s mercy on their behalf? God indeed will be merciful to help. Amen.