Turning To God's Mercy

Jesus answered the people seeking a "sign" by reminding them of the story of Jonas, the reluctant prophet sent to preach repentance in Nineveh, who sensed that his message would be heeded, that God would relent on his promise of punishment and Jonas would look like a fool for preaching destruction.  Sure enough, the people repented and God relented.  They believed more in God's mercy than in their sin.(cf. Lk 11:29-33)
And where does mercy more abide than in Jesus himself?  Jesus now is the embodiment of the "sign of Jonas", that mercy is available to those who repent and turn to him.  This is what Lent is about, a renewed reliance, a humble admission, of our need for mercy and a turning to God for it.  As he heard the plea of the Ninevites, he will hear ours, for the death and resurrection of his Son Jesus, guarantees it to those who believe. Dear God, help me to believe more in your mercy than in my sin.
Bro. Rene