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~ “God’s wisdom is something mysterious that goes deep into the interior of his purposes.” ~Apostle Paul

Tag Archives: Mercy

Is God fair and just? How do we know?

December 23, 2020

Is God fair? Yes. God’s justice is without any partiality. I can trust God completely. Being just Himself, God calls …

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How should we act toward the wayward? Can we be gracious?

December 18, 2020

I wander off. I am wayward. I drift. It happens. It happens to others I know as well. What is …

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What does Jesus want us to keep doing? What do we need more of?

November 10, 2020

Jesus challenges us. He tells us stories to shake us up. He wants us to love like our heavenly Father …

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Should we wait for mercy? Why is that important?

September 18, 2020

So here is something else to be anxious for. Am I anxious for the mercy of Jesus the Messiah? I …

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What if Jesus said this to New York City?

August 23, 2020

What if Jesus said this to Dallas? What if he said this to New York City? I can imagine it. …

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“But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy.” ~James

January 28, 2020

Gentleness is a strength. It is highly desirable, and Jesus shows us the way by His own gentleness. Jesus challenges …

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“Neither do I condemn you. Go, and from now on do not sin anymore.” ~Jesus

January 18, 2020

Jesus is clear. Jesus doesn’t condemn me. I stand before Him guilty. I am VERY guilty. I have missed God’s …

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“I am sure of this, that he who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of the Messiah Jesus.” ~Apostle Paul

January 17, 2020

I have received the very mercy of God. Mercifulness is an attitude of compassion and care, grounded in the nature …

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There is a whole lot of wrongdoing going on out there. I miss God’s goal. You miss God’s goal. Everyone does. Multiply that by 7 billion people and it adds up. I can see the problem. 

November 13, 2019

Let’s look at God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. They are completely holy and set apart from the nonsense of …

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“Why do you brag of evil, “Big Man”? God’s mercy carries the day.” ~King David

August 27, 2019

I must be very careful. Am I bragging about evil? Of course not! Really? Do I think I am a …

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“Generous in love — God, give grace! Huge in mercy — wipe out my bad record. Scrub away my guilt, soak out my sins in your laundry. I know how bad I’ve been; my sins are staring me down.” ~King David

August 1, 2019

David has committed a terrible sin with Bathsheba in committing adultery and then having her husband killed in battle. David …

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“For judgment will be merciless to one who has shown no mercy; mercy triumphs over judgment.” ~James

April 27, 2019

Can I pass the test? Let’s call it the mercy test. Jesus orders me to be merciful. Am I? Jesus …

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Is it by God’s mercy that we can persevere?

March 20, 2019

I have received the very mercy of God. Mercifulness is an attitude of compassion and care, grounded in the nature …

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Is Jesus just and impartial in his dealings with people?

March 1, 2019

I can count on Jesus to be just and treat me fairly. That is way He is. Jesus is loving …

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I kind of grew up in the church …

November 8, 2018

I kind of grew up in the church, so to speak. It was a VERY Baptist church. Southern Baptist in …

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Merciful – What should disciples do? Can I pass the mercy test?

October 19, 2018

Can I pass the test? Let’s call it the mercy test. Jesus orders me to be merciful. Am I? Jesus …

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Will Jesus judge the nations with justice?

September 27, 2018

Justice is a term used for what is right or “as it should be.” Justice is one of God’s attributes …

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How do I find grace and mercy in my life?

September 14, 2018

I don’t deserve God’s grace. In fact, that is what it means. It is a gift to me from Jesus …

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“The Master is full of compassion and is merciful.” ~James

September 8, 2018

Nothing moves me to forgive like the stunning knowledge that I have myself been forgiven. Nothing proves more clearly that I …

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“Seeing the people, He felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and dispirited like sheep without a shepherd.” ~Matthew about Jesus

August 15, 2018

This is striking. The first thing to note here is that Jesus saw the people. He didn’t look past them. …

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I cry out! I shout out! Κύριε Ἰησοῦ Χριστέ, Υἱέ τοῦ Θεοῦ, ἐλέησόν με τὸν ἁμαρτωλόν

July 29, 2018

Κύριε Ἰησοῦ Χριστέ, Υἱέ τοῦ Θεοῦ, ἐλέησόν με τὸν ἁμαρτωλόν Translated: “Master Jesus the Messiah, Son of God, have mercy …

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“The sinless one among you, go first: Throw the stone.” ~Jesus

July 19, 2018

Jesus challenges me. Am I “sinless“? If so, I get to throw the first stone. Jesus challenged the elite religious …

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“Where are they? Did no one condemn you?” ~Jesus

July 14, 2018

Jesus has a requirement for me as I stand before Him, confessing I have missed God’s goal, I am a …

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“You have neglected the more important matters of the law — justice, mercy and faithfulness.” ~Jesus

June 26, 2018

How is God’s justice declared? Justice is a term used for what is right or “as it should be.” Justice is …

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Mercifulness — God Shows it to us as He is Merciful

June 20, 2018

Mercifulness is an attitude of compassion and care, grounded in the nature of God himself, made manifest in the life …

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Justice — A Quality Displayed in Jesus the Messiah’s Life

June 16, 2018

Justice is a term used for what is right or “as it should be.” Justice is one of God’s attributes …

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“Happy are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.” ~Jesus

May 17, 2018

I want mercy in my life. Compassion is a wonderful gift from God. I am challenged by Jesus to replicate …

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Patience — Jesus the Messiah’s patience brings about God’s salvation

April 23, 2018

Jesus the Messiah supremely displays God’s patient character in his work of salvation. The patience of Jesus the Messiah is …

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“How is it written of the Son of Man that He will suffer many things and be treated with contempt?” ~Jesus

April 2, 2018

Am I treating Jesus with contempt? Now that is a tough question. I don’t really want to think about it. …

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Κύριε Ἰησοῦ Χριστέ, Υἱέ τοῦ Θεοῦ, ἐλέησόν με τὸν ἁμαρτωλόν

March 30, 2018

Κύριε Ἰησοῦ Χριστέ, Υἱέ τοῦ Θεοῦ, ἐλέησόν με τὸν ἁμαρτωλόν Translated: “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on …

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“God, who is by nature good and dispassionate, loves all men equally as His handiwork.” ~Maximos the Confessor

March 21, 2018

We all know what Jesus said. Or do we? Do we serve an “angry God” who is out to do …

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“Rats and roaches live by competition under the laws of supply and demand; it is the privilege of human beings to live under the laws of justice and mercy.” –~Wendell Berry

March 10, 2018

Jesus challenges us to live a life of mercy and to work for justice and mercy. Jesus uses harsh language …

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“Go home to your own people. Tell them your story—what the Master did, how he had mercy on you.” ~Jesus

July 9, 2017

Jesus is clear. I need to tell everyone I know how Jesus, my Master and the Messiah, has had mercy …

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"Go home to your own people. Tell them your story—what the Master did, how he had mercy on you." ~~Jesus

March 1, 2017

Jesus wants us to tell the story of what He has done for us, the mercy and the love. Jesus …

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“Keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting anxiously for the mercy of our Lord Jesus the Messiah to eternal life.” ~Jude

January 20, 2017

So here is something else to be anxious for. Am I anxious for the mercy of Jesus the Messiah? I …

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“Build yourselves up in this most holy supernatural courage by praying in the Holy Spirit.” ~Jude

October 16, 2016

There are some things to be careful about. I must take responsibility for building myself up. In fact, I can listen to my-self, …

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“Come back to our God, who is lavish with forgiveness.” ~Isaiah

October 5, 2016

God is God. God can’t betray who he is. God is good. God is lavish. God forgives me. God forgives …

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“And what does the LORD require of you?” ~Micah

September 17, 2016

Like a good parent, Our God knows how to keep it simple. Only 3 things on God’s list of “to …

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“I love God because he listened to me, listened as I begged for mercy.” ~King David

August 28, 2016

God is gracious. It is all God, through his son Jesus, and not anything I do. God is in a …

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“When the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy.” ~Apostle Paul

June 19, 2016

It wasn’t that long ago that by missing God’s goal, I wasn’t living a very “smart” life. But God saved me from …

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“I’m after mercy, not religion. I’m here to invite outsiders, not coddle insiders.” ~Jesus

January 2, 2016

Jesus, the Messiah and God’s son can do anything he wants. Jesus has been giving all power and authority from …

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Do you want bleach for the stains of missing God’s goal?

November 29, 2015

God’s love never fails. It just doesn’t stop. We see Him some days through our own eyes and we know …

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“Go and do likewise.” ~Jesus

November 16, 2015

There are experts galore. No lack of those who “officially” know all the rules and regulations. When Jesus asked the …

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“Keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus the Messiah” ~Jude

October 22, 2015

The mission God has given me is to keep myself in a faith that is set apart for Him. That …

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“So let’s walk right up to him and get what he is so ready to give. Take the mercy, accept the help.” ~Author of Hebrews

October 20, 2015

Am I letting it slip through my fingers? I have access to God. Jesus, the Messiah and our Master, paved …

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“Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness.” ~Apostle James

October 9, 2015

There is a “real” wisdom. Not the way I usually think about it for sure. It is God’s wisdom. God created …

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"If Tyre and Sidon had been given half the chances given you, they’d have been on their knees long ago, changing their mind and crying for mercy." ~Jesus

May 2, 2014

What if Jesus said this to Dallas? What if he said this to New York City? I can imagine it. …

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