God's Mercy Is Bankable
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2 Samuel 24:10-17, In this passage, David had sinned against God by ordering a census of Israel, motivated by pride and a desire to measure his own strength. Once he realized his sin, he was deeply convicted and confessed to God, saying,
“I have sinned greatly in what I have done. Now, LORD, I beg you, take away the guilt of your servant. I have done a very foolish thing.” David’s response, God’s judgment, and His ultimate mercy in this story teach us that no matter how great our failures, God’s mercy is always bankable.
God gave David three options for judgment:
• Three years of famine,
• Three months of fleeing from enemies,
• Three days of plague.
David’s response was striking. He said, “Let us fall into the hands of the LORD, for his mercy is great; but do not let me fall into human hands.” David knew that while God is just, He is also merciful. Unlike humans, God’s mercy is infinite, unfailing, and trustworthy.
In our lives, we may face the consequences of our sins, but even in His judgment, God tempers it with mercy. His discipline is never meant to destroy us but to restore us.
In conclusion, God’s mercy is indeed bankable. When we come to Him in humility and repentance, we can trust that He will respond with forgiveness, compassion, and restoration. Just as David fell into the hands of God rather than man, let us always rely on God’s mercy, for it never fails and is always sufficient.
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