What does it mean to be a mercy beggar before God?

To be a mercy beggar is to admit our spiritual poverty and inability to achieve righteousness on our own. As the preacher illustrated, just as an empty-handed child lifts their hand to a parent, we must lift our empty hands to the Lord, expecting Him to fill them with grace, faith, and the righteousness of Christ. This posture of dependence is foundational in Reformed theology; we recognize that everything we receive from God—whether it be physical needs, salvation, or faith—must come from His mercy. We cannot produce these things ourselves; therefore, we approach God humbly, relying completely on His grace to provide for our needs.