Mercy Embrace the Whole, Be Merciful!

“Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.” Luke 6:36.

To be merciful is to think out of your box or not being judgmental of others. Mercy detached from justice and extended the Love of God toward humanity. Therefore, mercy and forgiveness should be free even when the wrongdoer does not deserve it. However, if the wrongdoer has to do something to merit it, then it isn’t mercy, that is given and takes.

“For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.” James 2:13

Mercy is showing compassion or forgiveness toward someone who does not deserve it. There are people all around us who are hurting spiritually, they need help financially, or they are just emotionally disturbed and need you to speak the word of God to them. They are in bad shape because they are lost. Unless we are intentional, we may not see them, and we will miss the opportunity to make a difference in their lives.

Jesus said, “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.” Matthew 5:7.

Unless we see what Jesus sees, we will not feel what Jesus feels. Jesus was moved to compassion when He came across those in need. He showed mercy to those who accepted Him—as well as to those who rejected Him. As believers, we must also be merciful to those in need, regardless of whether they accept or reject Christ. Jesus said, “For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same?” Matthew 5:46

Prayer:
1. Thank you. Oh! Lord, for your mercy and grace over my life.
2. Father, open my eyes to see the needs around me and to be merciful to those in need.
3. Oh! Father, uproot every manipulative and selfish spirit that has been built up in me in Jesus’ name. Amen.