304. Behold His Mercy

God’s mercy stands at the center of the gospel. In Ephesians 2:4–7, the hope-filled words “But God…” reveal the Father’s rich mercy toward those dead in sin—making us alive with Christ, raising us, and seating us with Him. Psalm 103 echoes this mercy, showing a God who removes our sins as far as the east is from the west and remembers our frailty. When we behold such mercy, guilt turns to gratitude and fear gives way to freedom. We no longer strive to earn God’s favor; we rest in Christ’s righteousness. Forgiven hearts become worshiping hearts, overflowing with joy because the Lord has not dealt with us according to our sins.