Saturday, February 1, 2020

NEW MERCY EVERY DAY

"Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy." Matthew 5:7 (CSB)


We find this concept in a couple of Old Testament teachings. Let’s just briefly consider two of them.

1.     Psalm 41:1 (CSB) - “Happy is one who is considerate of the poor; the Lord will save him in a day of adversity.” The Hebrew word “dal” translated as poor – means helpless or powerless. The world expects us to be strong without any feelings for others. God encourages those who seek to help the helpless.

2.     Lamentations 3: 22 – 23 (CSB) – “Because of the Lord’s faithful love we do not perish, for His mercies never end. 23 They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness!”

The mercy and unfailing love of the LORD never ends! His mercies begin afresh each day. His mercy is brand spanking new every morning! Every day we are given a second chance and a fresh start at life! “Oh, give thanks to the God of heaven! For His mercy endures forever. (Ps 136:26 NKJV)

As God gives you a fresh start each new day, so should you reach beyond the pain and give to those who have hurt you a fresh start through your forgiveness.

Mercy is forgiveness soaked in the love of God. Every day, when you forgive, the anger, bitterness, resentment, and pain that you feel from the wrong suffered at the hands of another is weakened.

So, as the Old Testament teaches, and as Christ teaches – we who are a part of the Kingdom must be merciful.


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