LUKE 6:36. “Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.” MERCY.
Example is always an effective teacher. When you have an example that cannot in any way, ever be faulted, then that Person is the best Teacher of all. Many children follow the example of their fathers, some for good and some for bad. When it comes to finding an example for the greatly needed characteristic of mercy, there is none who can compare with my heavenly Father. “His mercy endureth forever.” There is no attraction on His part to be antagonistic, petty, or unfair for any reason. “His mercy endureth forever.” His mercy isn’t limited to a favored few, but is directed to every person that needs it. In acts of forgiveness and grace, there has never been nor ever shall be a person who hasn’t experience God’s mercy. In all places, for all generations, for each situation where it is needed, “His mercy endureth forever.” My problem then is to apply that example of His mercy to my own life. Am I willing to show mercy whenever it is needed? Is there any situation when I would like to avoid showing mercy? Am I willing to show mercy even when it is not appreciated nor asked for? May I get another clear look at His mercy to me and in turn, be prepared to show it whenever it is in my power to do so.
“Father of mercy; even this title of Thine impresses me with how little mercy I show. I need Thy mind to show mercy to any and all who need it. If sinned against – let mercy be shown from my heart. If mercy is requested – keep me from making unfair demands. If mercy is never asked for – give me the grace to show mercy in spite of how I might feel. Amen.”