Passionate With Mercy 1

What are you passionate about? Have you ever really considered your true passions in life? Is it your work? Gallup found that only 13% of workers feel engaged by their jobs. That means they feel a sense of passion for their work, a deep connection to their employer and they spend their days driving innovation and moving their company forward.

Yes, people are passionate about their health, sports, family, work, finances, food, relationships, entertainment, security, and their future. But have you considered what God is passionate about? Without a doubt GOD is passionate in showing MERCY to people in this life.

“For God so loved the world, that he gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16) 

               The Evidence reveals GOD showed Mercy to:

·   An Adulteress  The Pharisees were ready to stone her for her actions, but Jesus spoke up with His Love and MERCY and said, “He that is without sin, let him cast the first stone.” (John 8:7) Why is it that once people put their faith in Christ, we have a tendency to forget that “SINNERS SIN.” They lie, cheat, steal, rebel against authority, are prideful, lust and live for self. Jesus came to transform and change lives. He sees who YOU can become through His washing and cleansing power. David said, “He brought me out of a horrible pit out of the miry clay.” (Psalm 40:2) Don’t forget the pit, that God brought you out of. It’s what helps each of us to show MERCY to those without Christ.

·   Peter Jesus said to Simon Peter before Christ was taken to be crucified on a cross. “You will deny me three times.” Peter said, “Never, Lord; not me.” What got Peter through his own fall and failure? Jesus said, “Simon, Satan hath desired to sift you like wheat, BUT, I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail.” So when you have repented and turned to Me again, strengthen your brothers." (Luke 22:31.32) It was the MERCY of God that gave Peter another chance to live out the life he was called to live.

· Nineveh This nation was so wicked that God sends his messenger Jonah to tell them, “Repent or judgment is coming.” After Jonah heads 2500 miles in the wrong direction, he returns with God’s hand of persuasion, delivers the message of God’s mercy, and Nineveh repents. Yes, Jonah didn’t believe the Nazi’s of the day should be shown any mercy. Friend, regardless of your personal opinion, “The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease.²³ Great is His faithfulness; his mercies begin fresh each morning. (Lamentations 3:22-23) Will you be PASSIONATE with God’s Mercy to your family, neighbor and your world?