The Mercy of God – Part 6
Dr RJ Sing · 1 min read
“All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature objects of wrath. 4But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions it is by grace you have been saved.”
Don’t be reluctant to show mercy. 2 Corinthians 2:7 CEV “When people sin, you should forgive and comfort them, so they won't give up in despair.” We all need mercy, because we all stumble and fall and require help getting back on track. We need to offer mercy to each other and be willing to receive it from each other.
You can’t have fellowship without forgiveness, because bitterness and resentment always destroys fellowship. Sometimes we hurt each other intentionally, but either way, it takes massive amounts of mercy and grace to create and maintain fellowship. The Bible says in Colossians 3:13 NLT “You must make allowance for each other’s faults and forgive the person who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.”
The mercy God shows to us is the motivation for us to show mercy to others. Whenever someone hurts you, you have a choice to make: Will you use your energy and emotions for retaliation or for resolution? You can’t do both.
From the March 2017 issue, themed Supernatural Outpourings from Heaven over My Life.
