God Is Rich in Mercy

“But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us.” (Eph. 2:4 NIV)

Mercy is compassion or forgiveness shown to someone who deserves punishment. It is kindness when judgment would be justified. It is God holding back what we do deserve because of His great love.

We serve a powerful and merciful God. He knows we have all fallen short of His glory—and yet He does not turn away from us. Instead, He reaches toward us with forgiveness, patience, and tender compassion.

“For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, and abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You.” (Psalm 86:5 NKJV)

Come boldly to receive mercy

“Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” (Heb. 4:16 NKJV)

God does not tell us to come crawling in fear—He invites us to come boldly, because His throne is not just a throne of power, but a throne of grace and mercy.

Mercy gives us new life and living hope

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” (1 Peter 1:3 NKJV)

Because of His mercy, we are not only forgiven—we are made new and given a living hope.

Therefore

Because God is rich in mercy, we never need to hide from Him in shame. We can run to Him in repentance, confidence, and trust—knowing He delights to forgive, restore, and give us new beginnings.

“The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” (Lam. 3:22–23 ESV)