No One Is Beyond God’s Mercy

No One Is Beyond God’s Mercy

I was reading in Acts 8:3:

“But Saul ravaged the assembly, entering into every house, and dragging both men and women off to prison.”

What a journey the Apostle Paul had! He went from being a persecutor of Christians to becoming an apostle of Christ after his encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus.

This reminds me of a wonderful truth: No one is beyond God’s mercy.

No matter how bleak a person’s life may seem, no matter how far down they may have fallen, and no matter how deeply they have sinned against God, there is hope. There is hope for the mercy and forgiveness of God for all who believe in His Son, Jesus Christ.

If you feel that you are too far gone and beyond God’s help, I have wonderful news for you: God is waiting for you to come to Him for forgiveness and cleansing.

We are told in Isaiah 1:18:

“Come now, and let us reason together,” says the LORD: “Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow. Though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.”

Don’t delay. Jesus paid the penalty for your sins. Cry out to Him. Seek His forgiveness, His mercy, and His help. Realize that only Jesus and His sacrifice for your sins can make you right with God. Put the full weight of your faith on Jesus being the only sacrifice God will accept.

No one is beyond God’s mercy. That means you.

Jesus is speaking to you right now. Listen to His words recorded in Matthew 11:28-30:

“Come to me, all you who labour and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.

Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart; and you will find rest for your souls.

For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Jesus is calling you to come to Him. Whatever you have done, wherever you have been, and however far you may feel you have fallen, turn from your sin and come to Jesus.

There is mercy at the cross. There is forgiveness in Christ. There is hope for your life.

No one is beyond God’s mercy. That means you.

The Word of Christ in You

The Word of Christ in You

Colossians 3:16 ESV

"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God."

Has the Word of Jesus entered your mind today? Has His message reached your soul? Does His Word—His teachings as revealed in the Bible—fill your heart as you meditate on His Word?

As water flows down a mountainside, the Word of Jesus the Messiah flows into our hearts even today, thousands of years after Jesus originally spoke these words. Like a refreshing waterfall, His Word brings the refreshment and nourishment our hearts long for.

Why look elsewhere?

At this very moment, around the world, faithful followers of Jesus are thinking about Him. You are not alone in your spiritual journey.

Jesus is our journey. He is our life. He is our reason for being.

Let us take a moment today to look to Jesus and allow His words to fill our hearts to overflowing.

Romans 10:17 ESV

"So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ."

Today, let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly. Let His teachings fill your mind, strengthen your faith, and refresh your soul.

Look to Jesus. Listen to His Word. And let His Word live richly within you.

Jesus Is With Us Always

Jesus Is With Us Always

Matthew 28:19-20 CSB

“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

Thank God that, as believers in Jesus Christ, we can share His Good News today! And you know what caught my attention in those words of Jesus? He said, “And remember, I am with you always...”

This is the great miracle of walking with Jesus. You, me, and all believers can walk with Jesus every day. And if you have not placed your faith in Jesus, I encourage you to do so and experience this miracle for yourself.

Psalm 46:7 reminds us:

“The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge...”

That puts a smile on my face and makes me feel warm all over!

And remember what we are told in Isaiah 41:10:

“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”

Aren’t you glad that God wants to be with us?

Let’s draw close to Him this very moment.

Learning The Way Of God

Learning The Way Of God

Psalm 25:4-5 CSB

“Make your ways known to me, LORD; teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; I wait for you all day long.”

As I reflected on this Bible passage, I was reminded that to know the ways of the LORD, I simply look to Jesus and His teachings in the Bible.

Jesus said in Matthew 11:27:

“All things have been entrusted to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son desires to reveal him.”

As I look to Jesus, I see my Heavenly Father. John 1:18 tells us:

“No one has ever seen God. The one and only Son, who is himself God and is at the Father's side—He has revealed Him.”

We can easily be led in many directions by many teachings and many personalities, but in doing so, we can miss Jesus and His Word. Jesus should be enough for us.

And remember what Jesus said in John 14:9:

“Jesus said to him, ‘Have I been among you all this time and you do not know me, Philip? The one who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, “Show us the Father”?’”

In John 8:31-32 we read:

“Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, ‘If you continue in my word, you really are my disciples. You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.’”

Today, let’s not settle for anything less than our Lord Jesus. Let’s look to Him, learn His ways, follow His teachings, and remain in His Word.

Focus On Jesus

Focus On Jesus

Matthew 5:6 CSB
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”

Let’s encourage each other today to hunger and thirst for Jesus and His righteousness—to be right with God through Christ and to live right in obedience to Jesus.

Remember, Jesus has the spiritual nourishment we need:

Isaiah 55:1 CSB

“Come, everyone who is thirsty, come to the water; and you without silver, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without silver and without cost!”

And Jesus—not man, man’s religion, or any religious organization—satisfies the longing soul:

John 4:14 CSB

“But whoever drinks from the water that I will give him will never get thirsty again. In fact, the water I will give him will become a well of water springing up in him for eternal life.”

Jesus and His teachings are our nourishment:

John 6:48 CSB

“I am the bread of life.”

If religious activity has left you empty, then come to Jesus:

John 7:37 CSB

“On the last and most important day of the festival, Jesus stood up and cried out, ‘If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink.’”

Our calling is simple yet profound: Believe in Jesus, serve Jesus, and follow Jesus. Listen to the teachings of Jesus in the Bible and put His words into practice.

And make sure we give all the glory to the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—the God who sent Messiah Jesus.