Friday, December 21, 2007
Luke 1:50 His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation.
CONTINUING MERCY
Psalm 136 says, "His love endures forever." Mary echoed that truth when she spoke of God's mercy extending from generation to generation.
Sometimes in our weakness we feel sorry for ourselves, thinking that others have enjoyed the mercy and favor of God so much more than we have. We might see and understand that God was merciful toward Abraham, Mary, and the Apostle Paul. We might know how God has been merciful to our grandparents or parents -- but we do not always act like that mercy extends also to us. We have doubts and fears, especially when trouble strikes, that perhaps God doesn't love us as He has loved others.
But does a grandfather love his grandchildren or great-grandchildren any less than he loves his own children? If our frail, human mercy can extend from generation to generation, how much more does God's mercy extend from generation to generation in His spiritual family! The same love, care, forgiveness, peace, and joy that the Almighty showered on His children in years past is poured out on you as well.
The Christ Child means blessing for you as much as He meant blessing for the prophets of old. His suffering, death, and resurrection means eternal life for you even as it meant the same for Abraham, Mary, and Paul. Even now you have the very treasure that Abraham had: peace with God through your Lord Jesus Christ.
His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation!
