Today’s Word from God’s Word-Mercy

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Word from God’s Word is Mercy.

One of the meanings of mercy that applies to the Christian life has to do with God’s kindness and compassion toward us. He does not treat us as our sins deserve. Our sinful condition is in desperate need of a merciful Savior. That is where Jesus enters the scene.

This was very personal for Paul the Apostle, who was a harsh man before his encounter with Jesus. He wrote in First Timothy 1:15 to 17: Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners-of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason, I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life.”

Discover how the word “Mercy” can have an impact on your life in the Year of God’s Word.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com