Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Matthew 5:7
As youngsters, my siblings and I played a game called, “Mercy.” Standing face to face, two opponents grabbed hands to see who was stronger. By pushing against each other, one player becomes defenseless when their wrists flex and they are forced to kneel. The game was to end when the weaker person called out, “Mercy.” The winner had the choice to turn loose or continue pushing the helpless loser down as they were at the ‘mercy’ of the winner.
Mercy: To receive OR extend an exemption from punishment.
To receive favor and be excused from the consequences we are due is the greatest gift we can ever receive. To give this gift is the greatest act of love the world has ever known. We can and must make mercy the hallmark of our lives and as a testimony to those we face each day. This is the supreme model of Jesus Christ.
Love,
Gretchen