But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life. [Jude 20-21 NIV]
Word Study: mercy (Greek – eleos)
| Outline of Biblical Usage: 1 mercy: kindness or good will towards the miserable and the afflicted, joined with a desire to help them A. of men towards men: to exercise the virtue of mercy, show one’s self merciful B. of God towards men: in general providence; the mercy and clemency of God in providing and offering to men salvation by Christ C. the mercy of Christ, whereby at his return to judgment he will bless true Christians with eternal life |
[Strongs – G1656]
REFLECTION
When we say yes to Jesus: the Way, Truth and Life, and continue to say yes…we are given grace to stay on the narrow path of perseverance. And as we press into persistent prayer and pondering His precepts, His living and active Word transforms us by His Spirit, in His perfect way and timing, bringing those dead or dormant parts of us to life, eternal life. We may sow in tears, but let’s keep our hearts eagerly expectant of the harvest our field of faith will yield. Let’s co-labour with our Creator and embrace the process of cultivating love.
PRAYER POEM: Sacred Seeds
LORD, grant us grace to pray and ponder and live in wonder as we yield to You and Your way, every day.
Keep us cleaved to You as we cultivate love and sow sacred seeds, trusting You to meet our needs.
Help us fully yield to You, through every season and storm, and by Your Spirit, truly transform.
