Psalm 18
When David proclaims, “His mercy endures forever,” he is not making a sentimental statement; he is testifying from his experience. David’s life was marked by dramatic highs and devastating lows—victory and failure, faithfulness and sin, confidence and fear. Yet through every season, one truth remained constant: God did not abandon him. David understood mercy not as a fleeting emotion, but as God’s covenant faithfulness—His steadfast love that persists even when human obedience falters. Mercy endured when enemies surrounded him, when guilt weighed on his conscience, and when consequences followed his choices. David praised God because mercy, not merit, defined his relationship with the Lord.
Thousands of years after Jesus’ death and resurrection, this truth applies even more profoundly to us. In Christ, God’s enduring mercy has been fully revealed. The cross stands as the ultimate declaration that God’s mercy does not expire, weaken, or run out. Jesus bore the weight of sin once and for all, proving that mercy is not reactive but intentional—planned before the foundation of the world and secured through resurrection power.
For us today, “His mercy endures forever” means we live with confidence, not condemnation. When we fail, mercy invites repentance rather than despair. When we struggle, mercy offers grace rather than rejection. When circumstances change, mercy remains unchanged. God’s mercy is not anchored to our performance but to His character. No matter what we have done, no matter how bad we think we are, God still loves us and demonstrated that through the birth, death, and resurrection of His son Jesus.
As we approach the celebration of Jesus’ birth, let’s remind ourselves and our families why we celebrate. We celebrate the birth of our Savior that provided the path to our salvation. And like believers before us, we carry this confession forward—trusting that the same mercy that saved us will sustain us, guide us, and one day bring us home.
