Mercy Received, Mercy Given
When Jesus speaks about the Last Judgment—the moment that determines our eternal destiny, either with God or without Him—He makes it strikingly simple. The question is not about achievement, knowledge, or even religious activity. The question is this: Have you shown mercy to your neighbor? The whole story of Scripture is the story of mercy. An unending flow of compassion from God toward a people who live in misery—a misery born from sin, both original and personal. Mercy is not earned. It is not deserved. Mercy is love given where it is not owed. And this is exactly how God loves. Despite rebellion. Despite indifference. Despite sin. His mercy is greater than the sin of any one person—and greater even than the sin of the whole world. We see this love reach its fullness on the Cross. While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. He became the Lamb. Our sins were laid upon Him. His body was broken. His side was pierced. And from that pierced side, mercy flows—unceasi...