A Compassionate God

It is incredible that we get to serve a God who so freely offers what we do not deserve. We could never show mercy like He shows mercy. We could never love as bountifully as He loves. We could never administer justice like His perfect judgment. We could never show compassion like He demonstrates compassion. These attributes of God are the same yesterday, today, and forever.

Muslims, on the other hand, worship a god who demands their praise. In exchange for a lifetime of carefully following rules and doing things “just so,” they are told they might get into their version of heaven; but it's only a maybe. Allah removes no transgressions. They are carefully counted. Allah shows no true compassion. He must deem that you’ve “earned” it. It’s a daunting unknown to live with.

Prayer

Lord, I pray today for followers of Islam to experience a revelation of Your compassion and mercy towards those who follow you. I ask for opportunities— whether in-person, through media, or through writing—to hear about these aspects of Your character and that it would not fall on deaf ears. I ask that many be made aware of these stark differences between the god of Islam and the One true living God.