March 5, 2025
God's mercy is absolutely independent of whether you deserve it because nobody deserves it...read for more
By definition, “Mercy” is something given to those who do not deserve it or have not earned it.
So then it depends not on human will or exertion, but on God, who has mercy.
Romans 9:16
Paul is saying that God’s decision to show mercy to some people and not others is not unjust. He is not obligated to help anyone, so choosing some for mercy is not unfair. His mercy is a sovereign gift that He gives to whomever He chooses. His mercy is not based on what people want or do. Also, His mercy is a key reminder that we need it every day.
Several years ago, a sad-eyed, mixed-breed dog named Sunny was in a Houston pound only hours away from being put to sleep. A man in New York named William Berloni somehow saw her picture and rescued her from afar. Berloni is an animal trainer, and within months Sunny was a Broadway star in the stage production of Annie.
In the meantime…
live life to the fullest, laugh as much as you can, love without condition or measure.
Does Sunny remind you of anyone?
When we were destined for destruction, the Lord somehow saw us and rescued us from afar, and He has given us starring roles in His Kingdom. Grace and Mercy are two sides of the same coin. When we experience Mercy, we’re kept from receiving what we deserve, punishment for our sins. When we experience Grace, we’re freely given what we don’t deserve, abundant blessings and Eternal life. We often think we want justice, but what we really want is Mercy and Grace. Those are the gifts of God that truly do make us Sunny!
God’s mercy is absolutely independent of whether you deserve it because nobody deserves it.
Prayer
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for today. We praise You for Your perfection and justice. You show mercy and compassion as You will, acting for Your glory and our good. You raised Pharaoh to demonstrate Your power through the plagues, delivering Your people from Egypt.
Help us understand that You are just in all Your ways. May we never question Your decisions or oppose You. Have mercy on us, as we struggle to grasp Your greatness. Teach us to live the abundant life You offer, free from worldly distractions.
Holy Spirit, convict and fill us, so our lives reflect Your glory and joy. Heal the sick and comfort the bereaved.
In Jesus’ name, we pray.
Amen
Scriptures to READ
Romans 9:11; Romans 9:14-18; Hosea 13:9; Matthew 9:13; Ephesians 2:8-9; 1 Peter 2:9-10; Philippians 2:13; Ephesians 2:4-5; Exodus 33:19; Titus 3:3-5; Isaiah 46:9-11; Ephesians 1:3-10; John 10:10; Exodus 8:32
– Ministry without Walls, Evangelist Vivian Jordan Latimer
Proclaiming the Gospel and leading people to a faith in Christ as well as to encourage, to help strengthen, and provide support.
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