Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
We all need God’s mercy if we want to be in heaven someday. There is no question about it, we all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God. None are righteous, the Bible teaches, no, not one. All of us on the earth have fallen far short of perfection, and for this reason each of us all need the same thing from God: mercy.
Mercy is defined as “forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.”
Mercy is one of the greatest things that anyone can give to another, as it encompasses a whole realm of different qualities, such as love, grace, and patience. Without mercy, and without forgiveness from God the Father, we would have no way to be made right with Him, and thankfully our God is full of mercy.
Just as we open our mouths to take a deep breath to fill our lungs with fresh air, we need to open our mouths and ask the Lord for mercy, grace and forgiveness. And when we ask of Him, we need to ask boldly, greatly desiring that forgiveness. Because it is only through forgiveness that we can be put back into a right relationship with God, there can be no wavering or doubt in our minds when we come asking.
Matthew 21:22 And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.
James 1:6-7 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.
Do any of you reading this have children? If you do, then you probably know and have experienced what it feels like when you take them to the store and they see something that they want. “Can I have that? Can I? Please? Just one?” You know, I think that the younger the child, the easier it is for them to ask for things, because they are not ashamed to ask. They don’t really get uncomfortable asking for things that they want. This is exactly how we need to be when we come to God asking for mercy.
This next passage tells us about a man who wasn’t ashamed to ask for the Lord’s help, and look at what happened.
Luke 18:35-43 And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging:
And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant.
And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.
And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me.
And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me.
And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him,
Saying, What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight.
And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee.
And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God.
Do you see what happened as a result of this blind man’s faith? Even in the face of others rebuking him and telling him to be quiet, this man cried out even more, Have mercy on me! Help me! Our great, compassionate Lord saw this man’s need, and heard his request. He saw his faith, and rewarded him with mercy.
Do you have this kind of faith? Do you have this kind of courage to ask God for mercy?
In Christ,
Andrew
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