Rom 9:16 “It does not, therefore, depend on human desire or effort, but on God’s mercy.” NIV
In a world driven by performance, ambition, and competition, Apostle Paul reveals a truth that shifts our entire understanding of success and salvation: it is not by human effort, but by divine mercy. This verse is a spiritual earthquake that levels the ground—reminding us that God’s mercy, not man’s might, is the ultimate game changer.
From Genesis to Revelation, we see mercy redefining destinies. It was not Jacob’s cunning or Esau’s strength that prevailed, but God’s sovereign mercy. David, the forgotten shepherd boy, was chosen not because of his résumé, but because of God’s heart of mercy. Saul, the persecutor, became Paul the apostle—purely by mercy. Beloved, when mercy speaks, protocol breaks, shame lifts, and doors open that no man can shut.
Mercy rewrites stories. It silences the accuser, qualifies the unqualified, and lifts the fallen. Don’t trust in your speed, connections, or discipline alone. Cry out for mercy. It is mercy that sustains a marriage, promotes a business, revives a church, and preserves a life. Wherever you are, whatever you face—remember this: one moment of God’s mercy is worth more than a lifetime of human effort. His mercy is your advantage.
Further readings:
Psa 103:10-12
Lam 3:22-23
Ti 3:5
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