Naming God’s Mercies. Join Pastor Flowers from Transformation Community Church for this week’s Friday Drill Time message: “Naming God’s Mercies”. We hope this message will be an inspiration and a challenge for you in your walk with God and Jesus Christ. Many Blessings!
Naming God’s Mercies
Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they shared her joy. (Luke 1:58)
The story of Jesus’ birth is intertwined with another miraculous birth—that of John, who was born to Elizabeth and Zechariah in their old age. Though Zechariah did not believe at first that this could happen, God fulfilled his promise. And when Zechariah named the child John, as the angel had instructed, he was able to speak again. The name John means “God is gracious.”
While we might be used to thinking of God’s grace in the birth and life of Jesus, we may also ask about other ways we see God’s grace at work in this season.
Maybe you have seen a strained relationship restored, or an illness healed. Maybe you have seen temptations lifted, or fears relieved. I’m sure as you look back over this year, you’ve seen God’s hand all over your life.
Not only did Zechariah and Elizabeth receive God’s mercy; they invited their neighbors and relatives to share in their joy in what God had done for them. During the Christmas season, many of us have opportunities to gather with family and friends. I also want us to take time with others to witness with them our experiences of God’s mercy to us.
Christmas is a season for reflecting on God’s grace and mercy to his people. May you name, and celebrate, that mercy today.