Luke 6:34 And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, expecting to be repaid in full.
Today I want to focus on verse 36: “Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.” Some days I feel like I need to write this verse in marker all over my house, my car, my classroom, so that I will be more mindful of it.
Luke 6:35 But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.
I want my Savior to be merciful to me. I want others to be merciful to me. Anger, bitterness, judgment are often abundant, but sometimes, mercy is in short supply on my end. Jesus, help me!
Luke 6:36 Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.
Precious Savior, I want to be merciful, just as You are merciful. I don’t want to be angry, bitter, or judgmental, but sometimes, those emotions feel like my default. Jesus, Help me. Amen.
Luke 6:37 “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.
Have a blessed day. I love you.