The Endless Mercy of God: A Call to Return to the Fountain of Grace
I. The Infinite Dimensions of God’s Love
Let's begin with a timeless truth: the love of God has no end. This divine love is not abstract, it is living, active, and immeasurable.
“For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.”
Psalm 103:11 (KJV)
Human love fades, but God’s love is eternal. The prophet Jeremiah recorded God’s unchanging declaration:
“Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.”
Jeremiah 31:3 (KJV)
God’s love transcends human comprehension because it is rooted in His character, not our performance. It stretches beyond the horizon of time, encompassing both the redeemed past and the uncertain future. Even when we stumble, His love remains steadfast.
This message of boundless mercy is especially relevant now. In a world marked by division, cynicism, and moral decay, people search for meaning and acceptance in all the wrong places. Yet, the mercy of God remains the only source of true restoration.
II. The Fountain of Mercy
The Lord speaks of placing His people “under the fountain of mercy.” This imagery reflects a recurring biblical theme, God’s mercy as a cleansing, life-giving flow.
“In that day there shall be a fountain opened to the house of David and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem for sin and for uncleanness.”
Zechariah 13:1 (KJV)
This prophetic fountain finds its fulfillment in Christ, whose blood washes away every stain of sin. The “mercy fountain” is not a concept, it is the continual work of the Holy Spirit applying the redemptive power of the cross to the hearts of believers.
“Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost.”
Titus 3:5 (KJV)
In today’s culture of self-help and self-redemption, many attempt to cleanse themselves with their own strength, only to find the stains of sin deeper than they imagined. The mercy of God alone can restore a conscience weighed down by guilt.
The fountain of mercy never runs dry. It is available for the weary soul who has drifted from grace, for the backslider who has lost his way, and for the seeker who has not yet known Christ.
III. Mercy in the Midst of a Hardening World
The Lord warns of distractions and bitterness that can pull believers away from His love. This is a prophetic warning for the modern Church.
Jesus said that in the last days:
“Because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.”
Matthew 24:12 (KJV)
We are witnessing this now, hatred increasing, compassion fading, forgiveness becoming rare. Bitterness has become a global epidemic, infecting politics, families, and even pulpits. But where human mercy fails, God’s mercy endures forever.
“For his mercy endureth for ever.”
Psalm 136:1 (KJV)
This endurance of mercy is what sustains the true Church in times of crisis. When the world collapses under judgment and division, those who dwell under the fountain of mercy will still flow with compassion, grace, and supernatural peace.
IV. The Father Heart of God
The Lord’s reminder “You call Me Father, and a Father I am to you” reveals the core of divine relationship. God’s mercy is paternal, not transactional. He restores not because we deserve it, but because we belong to Him.
“Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him.”
Psalm 103:13 (KJV)
Jesus revealed the Father’s heart when He described the prodigal son returning home. The father ran to meet the son, clothed him, and celebrated his return (Luke 15:20–24). This parable illustrates not only forgiveness but restoration.
In our generation, fatherlessness is rampant, both physically and spiritually. Many wander the earth with orphaned hearts, striving to find purpose or love. Yet God still calls, “Return to Me.”
“I will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.”
2 Corinthians 6:18 (KJV)
The Church must once again reflect this Father heart of mercy, calling the lost, forgiving the repentant, and demonstrating the steadfast love that reveals the nature of God to a broken world.
V. Mercy That Restores and Prepares
The Lord declares that no one has yet exhausted His grace. What a profound truth in an age where sin abounds and hope seems scarce.
“Where sin abounded, grace did much more abound.”
Romans 5:20 (KJV)
God’s mercy does not merely forgive; it restores. He removes our sins “as far as the east is from the west” (Psalm 103:12 KJV) and clothes us in righteousness (Isaiah 61:10 KJV).
But this restoration is not only personal, it is preparatory. The Spirit is cleansing the Bride of Christ in preparation for the Lord’s return.
“That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.”
Ephesians 5:27 (KJV)
The Redeemer has come “to restore all things” and to prepare His people for what is coming. This aligns perfectly with Scripture.
“And he shall send Jesus Christ... whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things.”
Acts 3:20–21 (KJV)
The restoration of mercy is not simply about personal renewal, it is about readiness. Those filled with the mercy of God will be the vessels through which revival and harvest come before Christ’s return.
VI. The Prophetic Relevance for Today
This message is especially urgent in the present hour. As global conflicts escalate, economies falter, and lawlessness multiplies, the mercy of God stands as both refuge and revelation.
Modern events, from wars in the Middle East to the collapse of moral order in Western nations, mirror the prophetic warnings of Scripture. Yet amid the shaking, God is preparing His people to shine with mercy, not judgment.
“For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea.”
Habakkuk 2:14 (KJV)
The mercy of God will be the hallmark of the end-time Church. While the world cries for justice and revenge, the remnant will reflect the Lamb who said, “Father, forgive them.”
VII. A Call to Repentance
The fountain of mercy flows freely, but it must be entered through repentance. Many want restoration without surrender, but Scripture is clear:
“He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.”
Proverbs 28:13 (KJV)
To return to the fountain is to turn away from sin. Repentance is not merely regret, it is reorientation toward God’s heart. The Lord’s mercy is endless, but it is also holy. He restores the contrite, not the complacent.
Now is the time to forsake bitterness, pride, and distraction, and to be filled again with the Spirit of grace.
“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 (KJV)
VIII. The Gospel Invitation
All have sinned.
• “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” , Romans 3:23 (KJV)
Sin brings death.
• “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” , Romans 6:23 (KJV)
Jesus paid the price.
• “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” , Romans 5:8 (KJV)
Confess and believe.
• “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” , Romans 10:9 (KJV)
Steps to Salvation:
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Admit your sin and need for mercy.
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Believe that Jesus Christ died and rose again for your salvation.
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Confess Him as Lord and surrender your life to Him.
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Receive His Spirit and walk daily in His grace.
Conclusion
We are entering the final hours of mercy before judgment. Yet, even now, the fountain of grace still flows. The Redeemer is restoring His people, preparing a Bride clothed in compassion, purified by love, and radiant with His presence.
There is no sin too great, no distance too far, and no failure too final for His mercy to reach.
Come again to the fountain. Drink deeply. Be washed anew.
For His love has no end.
“The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.”
Psalm 103:8 (KJV)
His mercy is not running out, it is running after you.
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