God's Mercy, Grace, and Goodness
For too long, many believers have lived under a cloud of guilt, convinced that every mistake they make stirs up the wrath of God. But that’s not the message of the Gospel.
Scripture reveals something far deeper, far more transformative: the mercy, grace, and goodness of God that is immeasurable, active, and available to every believer right now.
The Apostle Paul writes in Ephesians 2:4, “But God, so rich is He in His mercy.” That word "rich" speaks of abundance, overflowing supply. God's mercy isn’t limited or reserved only for the perfect. It's aimed at people who fall short daily, who struggle, who miss the mark, and who desperately need it. Mercy is defined as compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one's power to punish. God has every right to judge us, but He chooses mercy. Not because we’ve earned it, but because of “the great and wonderful and intense love with which He loved us.”
This is where grace comes in. Grace is not a soft word. It’s not passive or abstract. It’s powerful. Grace is God's riches at Christ’s expense. It’s unmerited divine assistance, the active intervention of God when we could not help ourselves. In the Old Testament, forgiveness required continual sacrifices. But in Christ, one perfect sacrifice made a way for us to live in union with Him. We were made alive, not just spiritually, but emotionally and physically, through the power of the Holy Spirit who dwells within us.
That Spirit isn’t just present; He quickens. Romans 8:11 tells us that the same Spirit who raised Christ from the dead will also quicken our mortal bodies. The AMPC "...will also restore to life your mortal (short-lived, perishable) bodies...". That means there’s a living power at work in you, energizing you to live a transformed life. Not by your effort alone, but by His Spirit.
Still, we see many voices warning of judgment, forecasting doom over the church and the world. But if God were bent on judgment, none of us would be here. Scripture doesn’t hide the possibility of judgment, but it makes something else equally clear: “Where sin abounds, grace abounds much more” (Romans 5:20). That’s not an excuse for sin, it’s a statement of God’s capacity to restore, renew, and redeem beyond what we think is possible.
Historically, when sin and spiritual apathy reached a peak, God responded with revival. Time and again, He poured out His Spirit in places that seemed cold, dry, and lifeless. And it wasn’t the goodness of the people that brought revival, it was the goodness of God. Romans 2:4 asks, “Do you have no regard for the wealth of His kindness and tolerance and patience?” It is that goodness, not threats, not fear, that leads people to repentance.
We are not in a hopeless hour. If anything, we are on the edge of another great outpouring. There are people in positions of power, influence, and wealth who will be confronted by the power of God. Some will resist. But many will turn. And God will use unexpected voices to carry His message, people who once thought they were unqualified, unworthy, or incapable.
Don’t count yourself out. The Holy Spirit inside of you is your teacher, your guide, your comforter. He is the power that enables you to bring change wherever you go. You may not feel ready, but He is.
God’s kindness, tolerance, and patience are not excuses to stay the same, they are the very atmosphere in which transformation happens. And as the Spirit moves again across the earth, those who know His mercy and grace will be the ones who carry His fire to the places that need it most.
If you’ve ever doubted whether God could still use you, or whether He still moves in power, the answer is yes. You were made alive with Christ, not just to survive but to be a carrier of His glory. It’s time to believe again, hope again, and expect again.
God bless you richly
Gil Howard-Browne
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