Hosea 6:6 “For I will have mercy rather than sacrifice, and the knowledge of GOD rather than whole-burnt-offerings.”
First Extensions!
To love mercy exceeds Self’s compassion; to relish Release far beyond daily Judgment.
To truly respond with Grace — passing over the faults of another since CHRIST took our stripes.
For some have been constant with critical glances and measuring sticks to degrade those who’ve stumbled.
But GOD has through JESUS extended such mercy through no greater love! Yea, CHRIST’s death on the Cross.
Followed by Resurrection, so we have been cleansed; being bathed in HIS mercy instead of great Wrath.
For the fallen around us whose hearts yet breathe venom; pray GOD will enlighten their eyes to see HIM.
And for those of like faith who are learning through lessons, let us shower Mercy before passing Judgement.
As HIServant and unworthy recipient of HIS great Mercy and Love,
Whitney
Devotional: Matthew 12:7 “And if you had known what this means, ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned the guiltless.”
And why are those of like faith guiltless in the big picture?
Because HE has also cleansed them, just like HE has for us.
And as I wrote a few days ago, this truth gives no license to sin; much less to continue sinning.
Like the death angel passed over the homes with the blood on the doorposts, so it foreshadowed Calvary’s Mercy there outpoured for sinners.
Since HE alone paid the full price for our errors…so first and most often extend Mercy…in Love!
Amen and amen.
2CJC 