"So in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. 6We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. 7If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; 8if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully." Romans 12:5-7.
The Motivational Gift of Mercy, provides a very important balance within the body of Christ. Christians are called to speak the truth of God's word, which can be challenging to us. We are are called to correct, exhort and rebuke. At the same time, we are also called to show mercy and to help those in need. This is called the gift of mercy. Colossians 3:12-13 says:
2Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; 13Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. (King James version)
The person with the gift of mercy has the "God given ability to show genuine empathy and compassion for individuals, both Christian and non Christian who suffer distressing physical, mental or emotional problems and the ability to translate that compassion into cheerfully done deeds which reflects Christ's love and alleviate the suffering" *
This gift allows the body of Christ to take it's focus off the business at hand and care for the hurting among us. Although this is not everyone's primary gift, Christ would have all of us to be sensitive to the needs of those around us and be willing to help when we can.
Prayer: Lord, help me to show your love by being sensitive to the needs and hurts of others as I go about my day. In Jesus Name! Amen!
Learn more at:
http://www.victorylifechurch.org/pdf/motivational_gift_of_mercy.pdf
Friday, October 9, 2009
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