Rich in mercy

What is being rich? One can be rich in many ways, although we mainly emphasize this word for those people who have a high economic position. But there is a wealth much better than money, and that wealth of wich we will talk about next is not possessed by human beings, but only is possessed by God: “Mercy.” You will say “But I have seen many people have mercy for others”. It is correct, but what you should know is that mercy is an attribute that belongs only to God and that He in His infinite love moves others to mercy.

This introduction leads us to think deeply about how divine mercy differs from the limited compassion that human beings can express. While people can feel sympathy or show kindness, our mercy often depends on circumstances, emotions, or personal interest. God’s mercy, however, flows from His perfect nature. It is pure, unconditional, and constant. It does not depend on who we are but on who He is. This makes the mercy of God the greatest wealth available to humanity, a treasure that cannot be measured or compared with earthly riches.

The Bible speaks about the sublime and inexhaustible mercy of God from beginning to end. The apostle Paul said:

4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy,

5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.

6 And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus,

7 in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness

These verses highlight the mercy and love that God has had for us. What greater love exists than that a father gives his son as a sacrifice to save people? The love of God is the greatest that has existed and exists, there is no love that can overcome His great love. His mercy is greater than the wide sea and has no end.

In reflecting on these words, we must remember that human beings were spiritually dead, incapable of saving themselves, and without the strength to return to God. Yet, in His infinite mercy, God chose to give us life through Christ. This act of grace reveals the depth of His compassion. He did not wait for us to improve or become worthy. Instead, He acted first, reaching us in our condition of spiritual poverty to lift us up and give us access to a new life filled with hope.

We were dead in our transgressions and sins, and God did not leave us in that dark death, but He sent His only Son as a ransom for our salvation, and there is no other greater act of mercy than that which God has done for us.

Furthermore, divine mercy is not only something God demonstrated in the past but something He continually shows in the present. Every day, His compassion sustains us, forgives us, and renews us. Even when we fail or fall short, His mercy remains faithful. This should fill our hearts with profound gratitude and assurance, knowing that our Heavenly Father does not abandon the work of His hands.

You feel sad? Are you waiting for a miracle? I want to tell you that the greatest reason for joy in our lives is that Christ loves us as no one loves us and that the Father is rich in mercy. So He has promised to be with us until the end.

For this reason, no matter how difficult the situation you are facing, remember that you are sustained by a God whose mercy has no limit. His love is not conditioned by circumstances, and His care does not weaken over time. He walks with you, strengthens you, restores you, and gives you new opportunities each day. True richness is found in knowing that the Creator of the universe looks upon you with compassion and calls you His beloved.

May your heart rest confidently in this truth: God is rich in mercy, and because of that, you can face life with hope, assurance, and joy. His mercy is the greatest treasure we could ever receive.