ON MERCY (a dialogue written by yours truly)

ON MERCY


Tish: “Alright God, what’s my challenge today?

God: “Be merciful, as I have been merciful to you.(excerpt from Tiger Lillie) ”

Tish: “Mercy, eh? What’s that?”

God: “Well, Mercy is defined as “compassion or kindly forbearance shown towards an offender, an enemy, or other person.” But in plain English, mercy means being nice to people and stuff like that, even if you don’t like them or they don’t deserve it.”

Tish: “WAIT WHAT? Being nice to people sounds pretty simple, but being nice to people I don’t like? Seriously? That’s like impossible!”

God: “Impossible, eh? That word is not in my vocabulary. In fact, the Bible clearly states that with Me, all things are possible. Remember how you’re made in My image and you’re supposed to reflect Me and all that jazz? Well, I have been merciful to you! How about you challenge yourself to reflect Me in being merciful to others today, especially that certain someone you just can’t stand?”

Tish: “I don’t know, I mean I really think that’s a lot to ask.”

God: “I know, it’s hard, but I know you can do it. Know why? Because I know you love Me. And the perfect way to show how much you love Me is to reflect me. Remember that verse in the Bible that talks about loving your enemy?”



SUPPORTING BIBLE VERSES:

“Thus says the LORD of hosts: Execute true justice, show mercy and compassion everyone to his brother. Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the alien or the poor. Let none of you plan evil in his heart against his brother.” -Zechariah 7:9-10


“Jesus looked at them and said, “with man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”” -Matthew 19:26


"You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” -Matthew 5:43-44