When reading in the book of Titus recently these three words stood out to me in Paul’s greeting to Titus, Grace, Mercy, and Peace (Titus 1:4). For a moment I paused to consider the depth of these words which can be found in greetings throughout several books in the New Testament. I think if we stop and think about them, the three words are among the greatest gifts we can desire from our Heavenly Father. I know that on a daily basis I desire his grace as I often take my eyes off of the path he has laid before me and wander off course. In the wandering I certainly need his mercy to find my way back and at the close of the day when I come before him I long for his sweet peace to fill my soul.
“To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour.” Titus 1:4
“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:16
“Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.” II Timothy 2:1
“The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.” Psalms 103:8
“Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.” Luke 6:36
“It is of the LORD’S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.” Lamentations 3: 22-23
“Thou will keep him in perfect peace, whose mid is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.” Isaiah 26:3
“I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.” Psalms 4:8
“Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.” II Thessalonians 3:16
In this world we will have constant turmoil, but in God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, we can find Grace, Mercy, and Peace.
“Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.” II John 1:3