We hardly begin to get our finite minds around the concept. Many have probably read the story entitled 'Footsteps,' where Christ and one of His childern walk by the seashore. If anyone has a copy of this short work, perhaps they could share it. Mercy is simply not getting the punishment we deserve. We, on our own, have earned the punishment of Hell and eternal separation from God.
Grace is the undeserved reward given to someone.
Christ literally took our old, devastated lives and gave us His perfect, sinless, matchless life. Love heaped upon love. And by this, He has opened a narrow way by which we can be saved from what we deserve. Lord, help us to reach out and take hold of the depth and awesome power that is harnessed on our behalf. If we can take that deeply to heart, it can change our lives and make the difference that the world is seeking.