How do we know God's mercy is true and available to us?

The concept of God's mercy is vividly illustrated through the life and work of Jesus Christ. His mercy first became apparent in His covenant engagements on our behalf, providing help when we were helpless. According to Romans 5:8, 'God commendeth His love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.' This act of love illustrates the depth of God's mercy, initiating a continual relationship with His people. Moreover, this mercy is not a one-time event but a sustained grace that we are encouraged to seek daily, as seen in the Lord's Prayer where we ask for our 'daily bread.' God's providential care operates through His merciful actions in our lives, always available to us as we meet our daily needs.