June 13, 2017 – Mercy

God places many in our path that are there to help us get to heaven. Sometimes these people are not recognizable. These are the ones who cause us to grumble and complain. These are the hard to get along with, the irritators. They rub us the wrong way, make our skin crawl, you name it. These are the ones that are our true test of worthiness. For when we look into the eyes of the beggar, the sick and dying, or the irritator, we sometimes fall short of the goal of our Lord: to welcome all into His Kingdom.  When we align ourselves with Christ, taking on His compassion and mercy, we will be able to look at all who stand before us with love. This is the true test of worth for all of us. In Christ's mercy, we will all join together in Heaven.

But you are the ones who play the enemy to my people. From the inoffensive man you snatch his cloak; on those who feel safe you inflict the damage of war. - Micah 2:8

Thursday, May 16, 2013 - Job

God's mercy is all that is necessary to bring us into His Kingdom. Our job is to love Him, to serve Him, and be happy with Him in Heaven.

For God so loved the world, that He gave us his only begotten son. And whoever believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life. -John 3:16

Friday, March 29, 2013 - Passion

Seeking justification of an action or cause can elicite great passion within people. Differences in views or circumstances can drive loved ones apart. As soldiers of Christ, we must be conduits in fighting for His Kingdom, yet never abandon His mercy and compassion toward others. Christ fights all battles with love. When we open our spirit to His Grace, we are better prepared to reach out to others with this same hope.

But when they persisted in asking Him, He straightened up, and said to them, "He who is without sin among you, let him be the first to throw a stone at her." John 8:7