[[-SOAP HUB]] [[Genesis 19]] ## Title: The Amazing Mercy of God ## Scripture: (Genesis 19:16) “When Lot hesitated, the men grabbed his hand and the hands of his wife and two daughters because the Lord had compassion on them. They led them away and placed them outside the city.” (NET) ## Observation: The city had been condemned by the justice of God. He was no longer willing to allow the city to be so evil without justice. Lot deserved the same judgment because he seemingly refused to leave. However, as an act of amazing mercy, the angel of the Lord physically took him outside the city! Even then, he allowed Lot to negotiate the rescue by allowing him to decide what city he ran to. Think of how much “power” over the situation he thought he had. God’s grace allowed him to actually have some of what he asked. This is such a great picture of us. We have been saved from destruction by the gracious hand of God. However, we still act like we can dictate the terms of our rescue. May we never be so arrogant. Instead, may we be thankful and follow the Lord wherever He determines we should go. ## Application: Take a moment to realize how much amazing mercy the Lord has shown us through His salvation. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for salvation.