Daily Christian Devotionals

The story of Peter’s restoration reveals the transformative power of Jesus’ mercy. Jesus had every right to condemn Peter, to call him unworthy to be his disciples. But mercy triumphed over judgment, as Jesus extended mercy and restored Peter to become one of His greatest disciples.

Mercy begins with compassion, a deep, gut-wrenching empathy that moves us to action. The Samaritan didn’t just feel bad for the man—he acknowledged his pain and took steps to help. This is the essence of mercy: entering into others’ struggles to bring relief and comfort.

When Jonah finally delivered God’s message, Nineveh repented, and God relented. The Hebrew word נָחַם (nacham), meaning “relents,” reveals God’s compassionate response to repentance.