Mercy Reigns

Matthew 5:7 – “⁷ Blessed (happy, ^[j]to be envied, and ^[k]spiritually prosperous—^[l]with life-joy and satisfaction in God’s favor and salvation, regardless of their outward conditions) are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy!”

     Yesterday I attended two morning worship services and as things happen in the spirit, both pastors referenced the 5^th chapter of Matthew and the teachings of Christ known as the Beatitudes.  This week we will focus on these special blessings of God.

     Today’s scripture tells us that spiritual prosperity and joyful satisfaction awaits us when we demonstrate mercy.  Our God is a merciful Father how withholds from us the rightful judging ‘end’ to many of the wrongful actions we have often committed.  He shows us mercy and grace like the two sides a blessed coin.  We must do the same in our dealings with others. 

     Think about a situation or circumstance where you hold the power to make the choice to show someone mercy.  Make a decision today to exercise your right to help them.  What will it take?  Will it really set you back or make life more difficult for you?  Chances are many of the simple acts of assisting someone else in actuality will not only aid them; but benefit us as well.  Forgive a debt.  Erase an error from your memory bank.  Extend a deadline.  Whatever it might take to show mercy – do that today and watch as God’s blessings flow back upon you.

Every day is a good day; it is up to us to make it a power-packed GREAT day! Be blessed –  Dr. JoAnn