The World Needs Your Mercy

Sunday Rewind is a 5-day Devotional based on the weekly sermon at Resonate Community Church

October 12th Sermon, Day 5

Look around at our world today. Social media arguments, political divisions, workplace tensions, family conflicts - everywhere we turn, there seems to be a shortage of mercy. People are quick to judge, slow to understand, and reluctant to extend grace to those who think differently or act poorly. But this is exactly where followers of Jesus are called to shine. In a world that operates on contracts - "I'll be nice to you if you're nice to me" - we're invited to live by covenant, showing mercy that can't be earned and kindness that doesn't depend on reciprocation.

This doesn't mean being naive or allowing others to take advantage of us. It means choosing to see people through God's eyes, recognizing that everyone is broken and in need of grace. It means drawing close enough to understand someone's story before rushing to judgment. When we practice this kind of mercy, we become the hands and feet of Jesus in our world. We offer hope to the hopeless, love to the unlovable, and grace to the guilty. We demonstrate that there's a different way to live - one marked by extravagant kindness and generous compassion.

The world desperately needs this kind of mercy, and God has positioned you exactly where you are to be a conduit of his love. Whether it's with your difficult coworker, your struggling neighbor, or even your political opponent, you have the opportunity to show mercy that transforms hearts and changes lives.

Bible Verse

"If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them." - Luke 6:32

Reflection Question

In what specific relationships or situations is God calling you to be his merciful hands and feet, even when it's difficult or the person doesn't seem to deserve it?

Quote The world needs you. The world needs me. The world needs us. Image bearers of our Creator, disciples of Jesus Christ, to be the merciful hands and feet of Jesus.

Prayer

Lord, use me as an instrument of your mercy in this world. Help me to see others through your eyes and to love them with your heart. Give me wisdom to know how to show extravagant kindness in practical ways. Amen.

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