Your Identity in Christ
In Christ I have been shown mercy by God and will seek to let mercy triumph over judgment as I relate with others.
Pondering Point
Do you want to do yourself a favor? Never lose sight of your identity as a recipient of God's mercy. Lose that scriptural insight and you will cease to be the fountain of mercy God intends. God showed His merciful love toward you in this way: He had His son Jesus Christ die for you while you were still an enemy of His (see Romans 5:8).
Prayer
Spend some moments in prayer with the Lord asking Him to work on your attitude of mercy. If there are certain people that you struggle with, don’t be afraid to face it and ask God to change your heart regarding them.
Micro-Meditation
Psalm 119: Immersed in the Word of God
Psalm 119:89-96 12th letter: Lamed (ל)
- Your word, Lord, is eternal;
it stands firm in the heavens. - Your faithfulness continues through all generations;
you established the earth, and it endures. - Your laws endure to this day,
for all things serve you. - If your law had not been my delight,
I would have perished in my affliction. - I will never forget your precepts,
for by them you have preserved my life. - Save me, for I am yours;
I have sought out your precepts. - The wicked are waiting to destroy me,
but I will ponder your statutes. - To all perfection I see a limit,
but your commands are boundless.
Read the verses of the Psalm.
Mark the words or phrases that catch your attention.
Meditate: talk (or better, write) with God about those words. Ask him to impress things upon your heart and mind; expect responses.
Teaching or Command of God
Job 42:2-3
You asked, “Who is this that obscures my plans without knowledge?” Surely I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know
The Promise
Hebrews 10:16
This is the covenant I will make with them after that time, says the Lord. I will put my laws in their hearts, and I will write them on their minds.
Pondering Point
Many people either ignore or try to alter God’s Word, but His laws still endure as He intended – still serving their purposes – and are still key to living in God.