All GOD'S Mercies

Have you ever thought about what mercy really is? You have probably heard it before but I want to say it again: Grace is receiving what we don't deserve (i.e. Salvation, good health, abundant life, etc.); mercy is NOT receiving what we do deserve (i.e. eternal hell, a knock across the head, a poke in the eye, etc.). GOD has been truly merciful to us, His children.

I don't know about you but there have been numerous times that GOD should have given me a good rap on the head, yet, He chose to be merciful. Don't get me wrong, GOD chastens those that are His, and He has given me many whoopings, but He is merciful to me because I am His child.

Today's word is Jonah 2:8, NLT, which reads, "Those who worship false gods turn their backs on all GOD'S mercies."

Those out there pursuing everything except for what GOD would have them, have turned their backs on all the mercies GOD gives to His children. Again, He is going to chasten His children; you need not think that salvation grants us the freedom to sin. I just mean that GOD shows mercy to His children, and for those who are not His, there is no mercy.

How do you treat your children? Do you give them every punishment that they deserve? Probably not. I would venture to say that, at least occasionally, you just love them too much and show them mercy. Turn away from your false gods, those idols, those things that get between you and GOD and receive all GOD'S mercies.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T