Title: Highest Mercy!

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Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Matthew 5:7 KJV
https://bible.com/bible/1/mat.5.7.KJV
Devotion: The series continue today, Jesus says "blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy", we have a saying in Yoruba that says "I was merciful to someone but did not receive mercy in return, show hidden wickedness in you." Let us s examine Jesus' statement above ... Shall ... it means a must ie if you are merciful, you must receive mercy. Unless there was wickedness or hidden agenda in the mercy you gave.
The Bible tells us in Ephesians 2:4-5  "But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)" 
 Jesus is passionate about justice and righteousness yet fervent about grace and mercy that is why though we are sinners who deserve punishment, Jesus gave grace to reconcile us with God and mercy to live when he rose from the dead.
 I want you to remember when you did wrong to someone who could have punished you but instead overlooked your misdeed, now that is mercy. As children of God this is what God wants you and me to do. In as much as we are here someone will wrong us do not seek judgement, show mercy and you shall obtain mercy.
Share your testimony with us here. 

NB: Grace is unmerited gift, mercy is not getting what you do deserve (judgement and wrath)

Written by Dr Joel Olanrewaju, reach me on gbemide09@gmail.com for questions, suggestions, counseling and prayer requests. Devotionals available on ojaysjoel.blogspot.com.

Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International (FGBMFI) meets at Victobell Hotel, Owo, every Sunday at 4.00pm. Join the happiest people. 


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