Throwing Ourselves on God's Mercy
We can get ourselves in some pretty desperate situations sometimes because of our sins. We can even come to the point of being put in jail if we have broken a law. Whatever the situation, most of the time we find ourselves having to deal with other people and hoping they will be merciful to us. It could happen, but, but many people lack mercy, especially when there is something for them to gain. However, God is merciful, so it is better when we have to deal with God. King David sinned by taking a census out of pride. God was angry and had to punish him. God sent Gad to give David the choice of having a famine, falling into the hands of men, or of God sending a plague. (I Chronicles 21:13) David told Gad that he was in a desperate situation, but to let him fall into the hands of the Lord, for His mercy is very great, instead of falling into the hands of man. David made the wise choice, and we can learn from this. How many times do we put our trust in people, but they let us d...