The three words "Happy New Year"will be used more frequently in our vocabulary in the next few days and will gradually wane by the end of the month. This can easily be attributed to the fact that by then the excitement of the word “new” may no longer be applicable and things may have steadily returned to status quo.
But I am quite glad that although the word “new” may not be applicable to the year after some months, there is something that we can count on that will be new every day; God’s mercy (Lamentations 3:23). It will never grow stale neither will it expire as , there is a daily manufacture of it. No matter how much we use the day before, there will always be a new and fresh supply the following day and this is ample reason for rejoicing. We can hope and trust in the mercy of the Lord ( Psalms 52 8 ) as it is good and does us good.
God is the source and Father of mercies (2 Corinthians 1:3), he is rich in mercy (Ephesians
2 4), his mercy being abundant (1 Peter
1 3), is great towards those who fear him(Psalms 103:11) and the joker is that he delights in showing mercy(Micah 7:18).It
is in God’s DNA to be merciful. This mercy of God can surround us (Palms 32 10),
be a crown on our heads( Palms 108 :4) and even be our special personal escort with its twin goodness(Psalms 23 6).No
wonder, the Psalmist rejoiced at God’s mercy and when given at option to choose his
punishment, decided to fall into the hand of the Lord because he understood the
mercy of God (2 Samuel 24:14).
As a result of his mercy, we receive
salvation( Ephesians 2:4-6,1 Peter 1:3) and as we continue in our walk, our
failures and sins are forgiven( Psalms
51:1) yes of course we need to confess them (1 John 1:9).It is his mercy that
enables us to walk in the fear of the Lord. Our families are saved as a result of
his increased
mercy (Genesis 19:19 ),this mercy is an insurance policy for our children and grandchildren (Luke 1 50).As an outflow of mercy, marital
destines are fulfilled and partners are located(Genesis 34:1-25).Barren wombs
bear children in remembrance of God’s mercy and visitation (Luke 1:10-24,Genesis 30:2).God’s mercy is available to help us (Psalms 30:10)when we are sad (Psalms
31:9) , desolate ( Psalms 28:16), in
trouble ( Psalms 9:13 ) and brings
healing , causing blind eyes to be
opened ( Luke 18:38), mental illness to be cured (Matthew 17:15-18). His mercy
will make men and even our bosses to favour us Genesis 39:21). Celebration and
rejoicing occurs at our gates because of
the mercy of the Lord( Luke 1:58 ).Truth be told, all our prayers are answered
because of the mercy of God ( Psalms 4:1 ).But how can we access this mercy?
All we need to do is to come boldly to
Gods throne and obtain this mercy (Hebrews 4:16) and the Living Bible puts it
well by saying ”so let us come boldly to the very throne of
God and stay there to receive mercy and to find grace to help us in our
times of need”.God does not only delight in showing mercy but he delights in
those who hope in his mercy(Psalms 147: 10,11 ).
So this year I wish that more than ever we, being vessels of his mercy (Romans 9:24) all live under the reality of the new mercies of God daily with thanksgiving (2 Chronicles 16:34). Happy New Year and remember every day is new with his mercies.
In His Service,
Grace Tom-Lawyer.
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