Word for the day “Mercy mercy please”
Luke 6:36 (NKJV) “Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful”
In the New Testament let’s consider what Jesus says about the word “Mercy” here is extracted from Misericordia, the Greek word for “misery.” The full meaning of this word is: “to take to heart the misery of another, with the intention of giving him comfort and relief.” So being merciful means taking on another person’s hurt!
LET US ALL BE REMINDED A LITTLE MERCY GOES A LONG WAY.
This is just what our Lord Jesus does for us. How many times has Jesus taken on your misery and suffering, giving you comfort, rest and forgiveness in return? How often has our Lord Jesus wiped away your tears and spoken a kind word to you when you didn’t deserve it or found yourself in pain? I know the Lord has done it for me, time after time after time. How can you not find it in your heart to take on the misery and pain of someone you know is hurting? The Greek word for “kindness” has its roots in these words: “oracle” and “soft touch.” Are you an oracle of hope to your brothers and sisters, offering them a word of hope from the Lord, with the soft touch of comfort? According to Scripture, all you have to do to be His oracle of love to present to others who Jesus really is.
The word “compassion” means “being affected, touched by the misery of others, and determining to do something about it.” This doesn’t mean approaching someone in sin and telling him/her, “I’ve got a word from heaven for you, brother. You’ve got sin in your life!” If he/she has sin in their life, they already know it! And they would probably answer you with Jeremiah’s cry: “Please, don’t deal with me in anger, or you’ll reduce me to nothing (Jeremiah 10:24). I’m already down far enough. Don’t reduce me any further!” Remember today’s message “Mercy” responds in comfort and offers relief! Another definition for Mercy is not giving you what you rightfully deserve.
THE POWER OF MERCY IS NEEDED NOW MORE THAN EVER IN OUR WORLD.
The mercy of God has an amazing power to deliver. The Lord’s mercy has broken the chains of all addictions, translating multitudes from the kingdom of Satan into the Kingdom of Christ. If you have had a revelation of the Lord’s glory, you know what it means to taste His love, mercy, and forgiveness. And you are being changed by that glory. Now, Jesus says, take that glory and shine it on the world around you. It is time to act in love, as your Lord has continually done for you.
Grace is getting what you don’t deserve, and mercy is not getting what you deserve. In the context of (Ephesians 2:8) which states by grace you have been saved through faith; it’s talking about how there’s nothing one can do to be saved from God’s eternal wrath. You can’t earn it or do enough to earn salvation. Only God can give it to you as a gift. By acknowledging that you are a sinner, believing in Christ and truly repenting and turning from your sins. You can receive this gift of salvation too and right now is my prayer for you and your family.
POINT TO PONDER
So, to me, mercy is a “love that responds to the human need in an unexpected or unmerited way.” At its core, mercy is forgiveness. The Bible speaks of God's love for sinners that is, for all of us. But the Bible also relates mercy to other qualities beyond love and forgiveness. It’s time for mercy to be expressed in our relationships and world affairs, have an amazing day!
Do you extend mercy in your relationships?
Do you understand the difference between mercy and grace?
When should you extend mercy towards others?
How does mercy work in leadership roles?
What are your thoughts about mercy now?
There is something about doing life in harmony with the Lord, that is amazing.
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