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 Monday, December 12, 2022

God's Holy Fire

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

'Everlasting Harvest' (Ga. 6:8)

"Those who live only to satisfy their own sinful nature will harvest decay and death from that sinful nature. But those who live to please the Spirit will..."

Spiritual Warfare

A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.

'The Gospel Saves through Faith' (Ro. 1:16-17)

"I have complete confidence in the gospel; it is God's power to save all who believe, first the Jews and also the Gentiles. For the gospel reveals how...."

Morning & Evening

The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.

Morning Thought: Romans 1:7

"We are very apt to regard the apostolic saints as if they were "saints" in a more especial manner than the other children of God. All are "saints"..."

Quotemeal

A daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.