When I meet someone for the first time I
try and look into their eyes. And what
do I see?
Fear
Courage
Boldness
Anger
Love
Mercy
Confidence
Tenderness
Trust
Evil intent
When I metaphorically look into the eyes
of God my Savior, I see mercy.
MERCY!
I hope you do too.
I see a generously kind and grace-filled
Savior looking for His wayward child.
Are you a lonely soul in need of a
Savior? Then perhaps this will cheer
your heart. I’m borrowing some lyrics from
Sandi Patti’s great song There Is a
Savior, written by Greg Nelson and Bob Farrell.
There is a
Savior, what joys express
His eyes
are mercy, His word is rest
For each
tomorrow and yesterdays
There is a
Savior who lights our way.
Those are reassuring words, wouldn't you
say?
I especially love the phrase “His eyes
are mercy, His word is rest.”
The world begs for mercy. Harshness abounds on every side. Payment is demanded.
And sometimes we want to cry out in great
despair … Is There No Mercy?
And if we look at the balance sheet on
which our lives and deeds are represented, we might see great gaps, goofs, missteps and misspoken words, dastardly deeds, and some stupid
acts.
Where can we find mercy for this bundle
of badness?
The invitation is offered.
“Come unto me, all who labor
and are
heavy laden.
I will give you rest.”
And when we approach to accept the
invitation, what do we find?
Amazing relief
Sins forgiven
The past washed away
A clean slate
Here is the verse to this
great song.
Are there
burdens in your heart
Is your
past a memory that binds you
Is there
some pain that you've carried far too long
Then strengthen
your heart with His good news
There is a
Savior and He’s forgiving you
Now, treat yourself to this full blown
version of the Talley’s singing this song.
A Prayer
for All of Us
God:
I am a soul in need of a Savior. Even at my best I often feel so
inadequate.
Help, God.
Is there really some relief from this burden of
my own doing? Is there a way out from
under this weight that I bear?
If so, I’d really like some help. I need a bucket load of help, if you don’t mind.
And so I ask … and so I expect to receive.
Your scared and very weary child,
P Michael
Biggs
Offering Hope
Encouragement Inspiration
One Word at a Time
"Michael,
ReplyDeleteWhat could could express the ubiquitously available grace and mercy of Abba than the words you shared:
'Harshness abounds on every side. Payment is demanded.
And sometimes we want to cry out in great despair … Is There No Mercy?
... [I]f we look at the balance sheet on which our lives and deeds are represented, we might see great gaps, goofs, missteps and misspoken words, dastardly deeds, and some stupid acts.
Where can we find mercy for this bundle of badness?
The invitation is offered.'
“Come unto me, all who labor
and are heavy laden.
I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28
Thank you Michael, for keeping the message of mercy out front where it should be!!
As always, your brother,
Rod