“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.” Matthew 5:7 All the beatitudes end with a promise from God. If the audience were to gasp any where in the beatitudes, it might be here. The Lord tells them (and us) that God extends his mercy to the merciful. The clear implication is that those… Continue reading 2-17-24: Obtaining God’s Mercy
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2-16-24:Be Merciful, Who Me?
“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.” Matthew 5:7 The Lord states the fifth beatitude. Again He deals with a heart attitude – mercy. This statement follows His pattern. A person is broken in spirit – he recognizes his life is a disaster before God. That person mourns over his sin – he… Continue reading 2-16-24:Be Merciful, Who Me?