Friday, May 31, 2013

Mercy and Truth

These are two of my favorite words in the scriptures. They seem to appear together frequently, especially in the Psalms. I think God has placed these together often for a reason. I think they are so connected it would be difficult to have one without the other. I can think of several very good examples of what I am saying.

When I sin, I can have mercy from God through the forgiveness of the sin IF I will tell Him the truth and confess my sin, calling it sin. If I choose not to tell this truth and repent, then in God’s mercy He will let me taste the fruit of that sin, which is death. I am not referring to merely a physical death, but that gnawing feeling we get when we know we have blown it and life is not as bright and shiny as it once was. Another example is that God has provided a way out for everyone, the Truth that the Messiah was His Son, Jesus. If we accept that Truth and confess our sins seeking to turn and seeking forgiveness, in His mercy God forgives. For me, I need regular doses of both of these, Mercy and Truth, every day.

Prayer
Father, thank You so much for Your mercy and Your truth. Thank You that You are quick to forgive our sins, if we will just tell the truth, confess them to You as sin, and turn from them. Thank You for the mercy You show every time we do. Please be with Your people today, and give them the Mercy and the Truth they need for today. In Jesus name. Amen