Text:
Hebrews 4:16 (NLT)
16 So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.
Observation:
This week we have talked about God’s love and grace. You can read those by clicking on this link: https://herbcotton.blogspot.com.
Today I want to meditate on God’s mercy. In the Psalms, we see that David felt the deep need in his life for mercy.
Psalm 51:7 (NLT)
7 Purify me from my sins, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.
The grace of God covers the penalty for our sins. But, it is God’s mercy that covers the shame of our sins.
Psalm 51:10 (NLT)
10 Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me.
I’m so thankful and forever will be so grateful that God’s mercy trumps God’s judgment.
James 2:13 (NLT)
13 There will be no mercy for those who have not shown mercy to others. But if you have been merciful, God will be merciful when he judges you.
But, it gets even better. God looks with favor on the one who receives mercy and gives it to others.
Matthew 5:7 (NLT)
7 God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Prayer:
Father God, we come into your presence today, and we exalt your name and give you the glory that only you deserve.
Father, we are so grateful for the loving gift of mercy. Father, we are so glad that your mercy covers the shame of our sins, and frees us to experience the joy of our salvation.
Father, I’m at a loss for words to express our appreciation for the gifts of love, grace, and mercy. So, I look to the Psalmist for help.
Psalm 51:16-17 (NLT)
16 You do not desire a sacrifice, or I would offer one. You do not want a burnt offering.
17 The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit. You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God.
Father, we agree with David; we offer the sacrifice that you desire, and we surrender to you our whole heart. In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray, Amen.
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Ephesians 6:10-11 (ESV)
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.
11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.
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