How do we know that God shows mercy to His people?

God's mercy is a fundamental tenet of His nature, as seen in many scripture passages, including Paul’s assertion that God will show mercy to whom He will show mercy. This highlights God's sovereign choice in dispensing grace, particularly towards His people. The account of Joseph and his dealings with his brothers serves as an illustration of this divine mercy. Even when they were guilty and unaware of Joseph's true identity, he acted kindly towards them, which points to the profound mercy of God when dealing with sinners. Importantly, God's mercy is not only evident in current circumstances but is part of His eternal plan of salvation for those He has called according to His purpose.