Embrace the Within no. 116
“Blessed [content, sheltered by God’s promises] are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.”
Matthew 5:7 AMP
What is mercy? Mercy is definitely not revenge or justice. And our politicized society in America is not concerned with mercy. Our society is infused with a desire for punishment and justice. Folks want to cancel ideas and people to whom they do not agree. Folks want to show anything but mercy and they are miles away from forgiveness.
How blessed you are when you demonstrate tender mercy [Or “merciful to forgive.” The Hebraic and Aramaic concept of mercy is that it comes from our innermost being. The root word for “mercy” is the root word for “womb.” See 2 Sam. 22:26; Ps. 18:25; Prov. 14:21; James 2:13.]! For tender mercy will be demonstrated to you.”
Matthew 5:7 TPT
Mercy is something that comes from our innermost being. That innermost being is not something that we created. That innermost being is something created and placed by God that allows us to be tender and merciful to others. When we find compassion in spite and despite the actions of others, then we find how God has created us. In a world crying out for punishment, mercy is the inversion that God wants for our lives.
Blessed are the mercifull: for they shall obteine mercie.
Matthew 5:7 GNV
As a Christian I need mercy. Without mercy I have no salvation. Without showing mercy I will not obtain mercy in return from God.
“Blessed (Favored by God; happy; prosperous) are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy”.
Matthew 5:7 NMV
If I am to be saved, then I am to be merciful to others. Loving my neighbor as God loves me requires that I forgive my neighbor. Loving my neighbor requires that I show the same mercy that God showed me. I don’t deserve salvation. I don’t deserve forgiveness. My neighbor doesn’t deserve my mercy. My neighbor doesn’t deserve my forgiveness. BUT I give it anyway just as God gave mercy anyway.
“How blessed are those who show mercy! for they will be shown mercy.'”
Mattityahu 5:7 CJB
Mercy is an important part of my walk in the Way of the Lord. As I am surrounded by folks crying out for justice, I need to be crying out for mercy. God may be just and right BUT He is also merciful. And mercy, not justice, is the only thing paving my way to Glory.
I love you. I forgive you. Have a blessed and abundant day!
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