The Fear of the Lord Brings Mercy

The Fear of the Lord is a profound reverence and awe towards God

“And his mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation.” (Luke 1:50 ESV)

According to the above passage, mercy is a benefit “for those who fear him.”

What is mercy?

According to the dictionary, mercy is a blessing that is an act of divine favor or compassion—mercy forbears punishing even when justice demands it. Another way of saying it: Mercy is receiving forgiveness when you don’t deserve it, an act of grace.

Saved by God’s never-ending mercy

“He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit,” (Titus 3:5 ESV)

“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” (Lam. 3:22-23 ESV)

Therefore

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,” (1 Peter 1:3 ESV)