[Joel's Lessons] Encouraged by God's Mercy (May 15)

[Joel Warren]

I’d like to share a devotional by Chris Tiegreen and discuss it for a bit. It’s found in “Worship the King” and is the entry for May 15.

2Co 4:1-2 Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; (2) But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

We can be encouraged by remembering God’s promises and also his mercy that He has already shown us. God’s mercy is so great and encompasses so much that when we see it or think about it, we cannot help but be encouraged and strengthened in faith. God is merciful; He gives us the grace that we need in all situations. He is merciful; He gives us the words to speak, the means to obey, and the strength to do His work. He is merciful; He forgives us when we fail and calls us to rely on Him.

Mat 26:36-46 Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder. (37) And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy. (38) Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me. (39) And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt. (40) And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour? (41) Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. (42) He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done. (43) And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy. (44) And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words. (45) Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. (46) Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me.

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Posted By Joel Warren to Joel's Lessons at 5/15/2011 01:00:00 PM