Like Father Like Son! (part 2 of 4)

As Jesus’ life provided glimpses of the essence of the Father, our life is to bear that likeness as well. In our acceptance and continued relationship with the Son, we have been given “the right to become children of God.” ( John 1:12) As His child, what is our life saying about our Father?

Jesus exhorted…
“Be merciful, EVEN AS YOUR FATHER IS MERCIFUL.” ( Luke 6:36 ESV)

Do we recognize how merciful our Father has been toward us? He has not treated us as our sins deserve. ( Psalm 103:10) Are we the only ones who “deserve” such a blessing? Since we have received mercy, should the expectation not be for us to be compelled to extend it? Remember our Lord’s parable of the unmerciful servant. ( Matthew 18:23-35) The natural expectation for having received mercy was to BE MERCIFUL. ( Matthew 18:33) It is right to be shocked when such is not the case.

Praise God for His quality of BEING MERCIFUL. What a wonderful blessing it is. May we reveal our true sense of appreciation for it by exhibiting God’s MERCIFUL quality in our own life.

Have a great day DEMONSTRATING DIVINE COMPASSION AND KINDNESS!
Carl

See other teEn-MAIL on Godliness