Justice and mercy

In today’s passage, Isaiah 63, we see both the judgment of God and the mercy of God. Studying these two attributes together is instructive.

For years, Lori and I have had three ongoing prayer requests for our children. Now, we pray the same things for our grandchildren. First, we pray that each one would have a deep faith in Jesus that results in their lives honoring him. Second, we pray for good friends who will sharpen their faith. Finally, we pray for their future spouses and families to carry the good news into the next generation. Faith, friends, and family—those three components have been the basis of our prayers. In today’s passage, we see why these three areas are so important.