Mercy That Is Higher Than The Clouds

By J.E. Nickerson 

Sometimes we find ourselves in need of mercy and kindness from others. While people will sometimes do favors for us or be willing to help us in limited ways, God’s goodness and kindness extends far beyond anything that our friends or social circles, can provide. People may do good things to be noticed or because they expect to be rewarded or repaid for their acts of kindness, God’s goodness and kindness however, comes from his own nature. 

God never answers a prayer, with the expectation that one day we will pay him back for the good things he has given us. Instead, he extends his goodness to us, even when we do not deserve it. When we have made mistakes or sinned against him, he willingly extends his grace, mercy and forgiveness to us. When describing God’s goodness, King David said that God’s kindness and mercy were as high above us, as the clouds of the sky. This means that God’s ability to show us mercy and his faithfulness, is greater or higher than any problem or mistake we can make. 

If you are feeling guilty for your mistakes or think that God cannot forgive you, look up to the sky and think about how high above our problems God’s mercy and grace extends. God is not an aloof being who is out of touch with our problems. Instead, he is a loving Heavenly Father who wants to interact with us. All we have to do is ask him to come into our lives and trust him with our situations.