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Daily Bread - May 22, 2026 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31)
Micah 6:8 - He has told you, oh man, what is good and what Yehovah requires from you; but to do justly, and to love tender mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
Participating In God’s Love & Mercy
Justice, mercy, and humility must be at the heart of everything we do. We must recognize how the grace that purchased us did so because of the great love in the heart of God, Who showed us mercy when everything about our lives was repulsive. For God commended His love to us when we were yet dead in our trespasses and sins, and mercy rejoiced over judgment (Romans 5:8; Colossians 1:21; James 2:13). When we were enemies by wicked works, God did not despise us, but laid down His life that we might be healed (Colossians 1:21; 1 John 3:16; 4:11; Ephesians 5:2).
What God demands, and what He will have more than sacrifices, is mercy (Matthew 9:13; 12:7; 18:13; Luke 6:35-36). Without God’s love and mercy, no one would be saved, and we must realize that God demands that His mercy be revealed through us. We must recognize that if we are going to stand as His representatives, then we must participate in His love and mercy. Showing mercy and being forgiving must be our way of life (Colossians 3:12; Matthew 18:21- 22). Compassion for others, tender mercies, and lovingkindness are the fruits of the Spirit that will shine as a light in a world torn by the devilish torments of pride and hate.
Blessings,
Pastor Mark Spitsbergen
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