Memory Verse:
But
you, O Lord, are a God of compassion and mercy, slow to get angry and filled
with unfailing love and faithfulness. Psalm 86:15
…a God of…mercy….
Often the
word rachuwm translated from Hebrew as “mercy” has also been translated as
compassionate throughout the Old Testament. The words are used synonymous.
Mercy. Compassion. An entry in the list of mercy as related to God in the New
Testament shows us a unique side of God—one that is picky. God is merciful…but
He chooses to whom He shows that mercy. I would never want to be one of those
whom God hardens their hearts.
So you see, God chooses to show mercy to some, and
he chooses to harden the hearts of others so they refuse to listen. Romans 9:18
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To have mercy
is to be compassionate…and that is just what we want from God. No anger.
Merciful love and forgiveness. David declared God to be merciful and also
pleaded with God to be merciful.
Do not remember the rebellious sins of my youth.
Remember me in the light of your unfailing love, for you are merciful, O LORD. Psalm 25:7
Hear me as I pray, O LORD. Be merciful and answer
me! Psalm 27:7
Do you see God as a merciful God? Has He shown you mercy recently…ever?
Prayer ~ O LORD, don't rebuke me in your
anger or discipline me in your rage. Psalm 6:1. May I always be pleasing to
You. Please show me mercy and do not harden my heart. I praise You for Your
lovingkindness and mercy on my life…for forgiving my sins and giving me
hope…not just for the future but for today.
Daily Bible Reading: Ezekiel 9-12
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All
scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted.
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