Daily Wisdom: Matthew 5:7

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

— Matthew 5:7

Comments

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

10 Related Resources by Heartlight

Extending Mercy

Devo: What Jesus Did!

"[Jesus continued:] "God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.""

My Counterintuitive Kingdom

Devo: A Year with Jesus

"Dear Beloved, Many mortals chase after so many things thinking that a fulfilling life will be found in those things... those pursuits... those..."

A Great Reconstruction

Article by Max Lucado

God promises us a sacred blessing and a sacred delight in these words of Jesus! Max Lucado reminds us that while the Beatitudes are demanding, they are also life-giving and a privilege to live as an answer to God's call in our lives.

Do You Feel Lucky?

Article by Cary Branscum

Do you want to be lucky or blessed? Luck has many definitions depending upon those with whom you visit; but Christians are blessed!

Illustration

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, December 12, 2002

God's Holy Fire

A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

'Poured Out' (Ac. 2:33)

"[Addressing the crowd on Pentecost, Peter said,] "Exalted to the right hand of God, [Jesus] has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured..."

Praying with Paul

Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.

'Empowered by Love' (Ro. 8:38-39)

"Dear Father, faithful God, Fill my heart with the deep conviction that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present,....."

Unstoppable!

A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.

'What Should We Do?' (Acts 2:37-41)

"Peter's words pierced their hearts, and they said to him and to the other apostles, "Brothers, what should we do?" Peter replied, "Each of you must...."

Quotemeal

A daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.