February 5, 2025
Verses of the day - Luke 10:36-37 (NRSV)
Which of these three, do you think, was a neigbour to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers? He said, 'The one who showed him mercy.' Jesus said to him, 'Go and do likewise.'
In chapter 10 of my third book, Jesus speaks to us about showing mercy to others.
Excerpt from Come To The Cross
I have great passion for all My beloved children. Even though I knew that I was going to be denied by Peter three times and betrayed by Judas, I washed their feet. I will not leave anyone out. I ask that you do the same. When someone hurts you deeply, have mercy on them by saying a prayer for them and forgiving them. Come to Me. I will help you. When you show mercy to your fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, they in turn will show mercy to someone else.
Jesus has told us that we should show mercy to one another, but what exactly is mercy? Mercy is shown when we forgive someone who has hurt us deeply. Jesus shows us mercy by forgiving us of our sins. Throughout our life we will be hurt many times. We are called to be loving and kind to everyone. Sometimes this can be hard to do. Life may be hard sometimes, but with the great love and mercy of God, we will survive. Just as Jesus shows us His great love and mercy, He desires us to do the same.
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