“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8) “The merciful are blessed, for they will be shown mercy.” (Matthew 5:7) Our greatest witness is showing mercy to others! “Be merciful,…
“Because of God’s tender mercy, the morning light from heaven is about to break upon us.” (Luke 1:78 emphasis added) [NLT] “1 After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to view the tomb … 6 He is not here! For He has been…
“And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.” (Matthew 6:12) “Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, because they do not know what they are doing.” (Luke 23:34) Mercy: undeserved forgiveness and kindness; unearned kindness; compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one’s power to punish or harm. Mercy means God forgives you! He desires to forgive you. “… You…
“39 A second (commandment) is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 The entire law and all the demands of the prophets are based on these two commandments.” (Matthew 22:39-40 )
“6 Go to the ant, you slacker! Observe its ways and become wise. 7 Without leader, administrator, or ruler, 8 it prepares its provisions in summer; it gathers its food during harvest. 9 How long will you stay in bed, you slacker? When will you get up from your sleep? 10 A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the arms to rest, 11 and…
Luke 1:26-33 (GNT)…God sent the angel Gabriel to a town in Galilee named Nazareth. He had a message for a young woman promised in marriage to a man named Joseph, who was a descendant of King David. Her name was Mary. The angel came to her and said, “Peace be with you! The Lord is with you…