May God Almighty Grant You Mercy

by Zeke Flores

In Genesis 43:14, Jacob prays, "May God Almighty grant you mercy before the man." This is the first time in the Joseph story that Jacob appeals directly to God’s character. The name he uses — El Shaddai — emphasizes God’s power and sufficiency. Jacob is finally entrusting what he fears most to the God who is able.

This moment shows the shift from self-reliance to surrender. Jacob cannot control the outcome. He cannot protect his sons. He cannot guarantee safety. But he can entrust them to the God who governs mercy.

This is a vital truth for us. Faith is not the ability to control circumstances. It is the willingness to release them to God. When we pray for mercy, we acknowledge that God’s compassion is our hope.

If you’re facing something you cannot fix, pray like Jacob. Appeal to God’s character. Entrust the situation to His mercy. He is more than able to carry what you cannot.