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God’s Gift of Mercy
Daily Devotional
Theme: God’s Gift of Mercy
Read: Psalm 103:1-12;
James 2:8-13
“Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,…. The LORD is merciful and gracious…”
Psalm 103:1-4,8)
God’s gift of mercy is portrayed in scripture as an abundant, daily, and compassionate offering that saves, forgives, and sustains believers, often described as new every morning. In the Bible, mercy signifies divine compassion and steadfast love rather than merely holding back punishment. The phrase "Bless the LORD" is not about King David or human being blessing a superior God, but rather expressing deep gratitude, adoration, and praise. Verse 2 urges one to remember the "benefits," which are the goodness and mercies given by God.
David must have reflected on the following mercies God had shown him.
1. Pardoning Mercies. God pardoned David’s sin many times. (2 Samuel 12:13, Psalm 32:5 Psalm 130:3-4, Micah 7:18-18; 1 John 1:9). Mercy triumphs over judgment..” (James 2:11-13)
2. Protecting Mercies. God granted David protection in all his battles and flights (1 Samuel 19:10-12; 23:14, 2 Samuel 22:2-3, Ps 34:19)
3. Sustaining Mercies: David understood how God sustained him from his mother’s womb to adulthood. "I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the Lord sustained me.” (Psalm 3:5; 1 Samuel 30:6).
4. Supplying Mercies. David knew that lions may lack food, but a righteous man will never lack anything. (Psalm 34:10; 23:1; Philippians 4:19).
5. Atoning Mercy; Isaiah 53:5
“God's ear is ever attentive to the cry of the weak and helpless; He delights in showing mercy.” Richard Sibbes
Ask yourself, do I know the mercies of God granted to me? If you do. Do you express gratitude to God like David?
As you pray, Bless the Lord, oh my soul and all that is within me…Bless His Holy name, and forget not all His benefits. Amen
By Rev. Godfrey Kyome.
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Theme: God’s Gift of Mercy
Read: Psalm 103:1-12;
James 2:8-13
“Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,…. The LORD is merciful and gracious…”
Psalm 103:1-4,8)
God’s gift of mercy is portrayed in scripture as an abundant, daily, and compassionate offering that saves, forgives, and sustains believers, often described as new every morning. In the Bible, mercy signifies divine compassion and steadfast love rather than merely holding back punishment. The phrase "Bless the LORD" is not about King David or human being blessing a superior God, but rather expressing deep gratitude, adoration, and praise. Verse 2 urges one to remember the "benefits," which are the goodness and mercies given by God.
David must have reflected on the following mercies God had shown him.
1. Pardoning Mercies. God pardoned David’s sin many times. (2 Samuel 12:13, Psalm 32:5 Psalm 130:3-4, Micah 7:18-18; 1 John 1:9). Mercy triumphs over judgment..” (James 2:11-13)
2. Protecting Mercies. God granted David protection in all his battles and flights (1 Samuel 19:10-12; 23:14, 2 Samuel 22:2-3, Ps 34:19)
3. Sustaining Mercies: David understood how God sustained him from his mother’s womb to adulthood. "I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the Lord sustained me.” (Psalm 3:5; 1 Samuel 30:6).
4. Supplying Mercies. David knew that lions may lack food, but a righteous man will never lack anything. (Psalm 34:10; 23:1; Philippians 4:19).
5. Atoning Mercy; Isaiah 53:5
“God's ear is ever attentive to the cry of the weak and helpless; He delights in showing mercy.” Richard Sibbes
Ask yourself, do I know the mercies of God granted to me? If you do. Do you express gratitude to God like David?
As you pray, Bless the Lord, oh my soul and all that is within me…Bless His Holy name, and forget not all His benefits. Amen
By Rev. Godfrey Kyome.