

This verse declares that if I live my life demonstrating mercy then I can expect receive it. This is one of the foundational teachings of Christ. The "Be Attitudes" they are called. And why are they called that? Because this is how we are to be. How can we be this? Because this is who we are. We are the representation of Christ's mercy on earth. Mercy is not something we do; something we put on and take off. Indeed, we are the embodiment of mercy.


My prayer is that I, in every area of my life, be an earthen vessel that demonstrates the excellency of the Christ who died for me and lives in me. That I too may declare like Paul:
