03.03.24 - Lead Pastor Bryce Gernand
Hello World - Blessed are the Merciful
Questions for Reflection
Take a moment and carefully read, and rest in, the following: God’s mercy is available to you and I! It doesn’t run out. We don’t reach his throne of grace in our time of need only to find that all of the mercy has been handed out; that all the seats have been taken. It never comes to an end, it is new every morning. God delights to show mercy. He is rich in mercy. You won’t be turned away. Come humble. Leave happy.
God’s first description of his character is seen in Exodus 34:6, “The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness…” Out of all that God could have communicated to Moses, he chose these words. Does this surprise you?
Bryce said, “Our ability to receive mercy hinges on our readiness to give it.” How ready are you to be merciful to others?
Jesus said, “Freely you have received; freely give.” (Matthew 10:8) Spend a few moments receiving mercy from God. Now, who do you need to show mercy to today?
Key Verse(s)
The Lord passed before him and proclaimed, “The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness…” (Exodus 34:6)
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. (Matthew 5:7)
Freely you have received; freely give. (Matthew 10:8)
Setlist
THIS IS OUR GOD - Phil Wickham
YES I WILL - Vertical Worship
RECKLESS LOVE - Cory Asbury
TRUST IN GOD - Elevation Worship