Ephesians 1:
15 Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, 16 Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;
17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:
18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, 19 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,
| DAY 21—Walking in the Mercy of Heaven's Wisdom |
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The wisdom that comes from God leads one to be merciful and full of goodness. These qualities take time. Many of us are too busy to show mercy. We’re too busy to do good things for other people. The wisdom that God gives can help us learn how to have time for others. This is important, especially in families. It’s important also if we’re forced to live with someone we don’t like, or who doesn’t like us. If we are followers of the Lord Jesus, then whoever we are around should feel His love through us. That’s a lot more important than winning an argument.
James 3:17—But the wisdom that is from above is ...full of mercy and good fruits...
Luke 6:36-38—Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful. Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven: Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.
DEAR LORD, sometimes I have thought it wise to be harsh and unyielding. This always brings resentment in others and causes more trouble. Help me find the way of mercy that will work in harmony with Your wisdom. Help the people I have hurt in my harshness become ready to receive the mercy I am now ready to show them. LORD, this needs to work right here in my family. Teach us how to pray that this will also work among the nations.
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