“Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!
Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
Born of his Spirit, washed in His blood.”
One of the most cherished lines from the hymn “Blessed Assurance” is “echoes of mercy, whispers of love.” I think it captures the quiet yet profound ways that God communicates His love and mercy to us daily. But because of the noise and distractions of life, we often miss the gentle, persistent presence of God’s grace that flows through the everyday moments of our lives.
Oxford defines an echo as a series of sounds caused by the reflection of sound waves from a surface back to the listener. When God shows mercy, it often works much the same… His mercy reverberates through our lives and the lives of those we touch. And it’s not a one-time event, but an ongoing experience! It echoes in the way He forgives us when we stumble, comforts us when we are broken, and strengthens us when we are weak.
I’m reminded of the story of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32). The father’s mercy didn’t stop at the welcoming of his son back home; it continued to resonate in the embrace he gave, the feast he prepared, and the restoration of his son’s place in the family. The father’s mercy echoed throughout the home, affecting not only the prodigal but everyone around him. God’s mercy toward us works the same way. It doesn’t just stop with us – it should echo out to others through our speech, behavior, and the way we live.
Whispers are soft and often require us to be still and attentive to be able to hear them. God’s whispers of love are evident in the quiet moments: the gentle breeze on a hot day, an encouraging word from a friend when we’re feeling down, the peace that surpasses all understanding when we’re in the middle of a storm in life. These whispers are God’s way of reminding us of His nearness and care for us.
In 1 Kings 19:11-13, the prophet Elijah encounters God not in the powerful wind, earthquake, or fire but in a gentle whisper. This is such a beautiful reminder that God often speaks to us in the stillness, inviting us to lean in closer. The whisper of love may be a verse that comes to mind in a time of need, the sunrise that reminds you of His faithfulness, or the still, small voice guiding you toward a path of peace.
Friend, God is inviting us to dwell in His echoes and whispers. But it will require us to take time; time to listen for His whispers, and time to reflect on the echoes of His mercy. It’s super easy to miss these subtle, divine moments. Yet they are everywhere if we choose to be still, look, and listen.
So take a moment to pause today. Reflect on the echoes of His mercy in your life – how has God shown His mercy to you? How can you let that mercy echo through your actions and words to others? Then, listen for His whispers of love. They are there, in the silence, waiting to remind you that you are cherished, valued, and loved beyond measure.
This is my story, this is my song
Praising my Savior all the day long!
This is my story, this is my song
Praising my Savior all the day long.
Former Blackout Artist 