dennis j adams

“Mercy!” That is what I heard when I spoke in a church a long time ago!, Mercy! There it was again. This saintly personality sitting about four rows back on my left would say it every now and then. I noticed when most people would agree by stating ‘Amen’, she would say, ‘Mercy!’

I am reflecting on this for the purpose of making the point of how important God’s mercy is to all of us. As this word was being stated, I realized that the compassion and forbearance shown by God toward men is absolutely awesome. Mercy speaks to the issue of Propitiation (the Atoning sacrifice) that Christ did for us on Calvary! Mercy reminds us of the love God has for this world. Mercy points directly to the blood poured out that great day! So now that we have that fact down, let’s look at this: The mercy we show one another! Oops! I knew that would raise an eyebrow or two! You see we want mercy, but do we really want to show mercy that same way: On the grounds of it’s real meaning not on the grounds of a self indulged definition! Showing mercy to another is really this: showing high favor or compassion to someone. You know, to someone that you really would like to not show mercy too! It is really easy to show mercy to someone that is narly in your sight, but that does not take much “spiritual” gumption! Be really spiritual and kick the old man out of your life and let God do His thing through you! Lastly, mercy endures forever!

” Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.” (Psalm 136:1, NKJV)

That’s right! Each day His mercies a fresh and new. Each day we can show mercy to someone who has offended us or who is in need! Don’t ever try to fool yourself! The world needs and desires mercy! This world needs you and God desires you to show mercy!

I am glad that saintly personality did not take the common ground! Agreeing with everything. No way, mercy is what should be shown not just being agreeable.

All scripture in this journal : The New King James Version. 1982. Nashville: Thomas Nelson.

Peace

Dennis

1. 
   Steve Wright said...
   7:13 am - November 17th, 2007

   Thanks for a great post D. I read it Saturday when I woke up and it was a blessing. You are so right on with how great God’s mercy is. If it were not for His mercy none of us could make it. Have a great weekend bro.