Hello ,

The following is a well known illustration, but I love it just the same:

In spite of his best efforts, surgeon Richard Selzer had to cut a nerve in the young woman's cheek in order to get at the tumor. The result was that her mouth was permanently misshapen. Dr. Selzer was uncertain as to how her husband would respond to the change. 

Therefore, he was encouraged when the young man came in and was warm and caring to his wife, even joking about her new cute look. 

But when he saw what happened next, Dr. Selzer's encouragement turned to awe. The young husband bent down towards his wife, twisted his lips to fit her crooked mouth, and gently kissed her.

Mercy and truth have met together;
Righteousness and peace have kissed.

Psalm 85:10

So many in this world of ours have been so scarred by the pain of sin and degradation, that they are almost spiritually unrecognizable. 

God's righteousness and peace have "kissed" though, and because of God's mercy we have been counted as justified through the gift that Heaven offers to us in the person of Jesus Christ. 

What amazing news to help us each and every day.

Have a great day and God bless!

Pastor Mike / The Open Word