2 Nephi 6:11; Jacob promised that “the Lord [would] be merciful” to Israel. In these verses and your life, what ways do you do see the Lord’s mercy? Good Talk
Great insight about mercy, this talk brings to memory many of the scars of my past. As I look back and remember the lessons learned from each one, the common theme is that they were all mistakes I have been forgiven of. That mercy is priceless on a very personal level, between me and the Lord. Somehow, the scars never go away, but the wound and pain are gone. I think it's so I will remember the lessons and the mercy, and it increases my relationship with the One who is mighty to forgive.
I also like in these verses how Isaiah distinguishes between the covenant people of the Lord and Zion, stating that both are waiting for Him to come. That the covenant people will eventually realize who He is and believe, then be gathered to their homeland. I don't understand all of it, but it's clear to see this was written for our day.
I liked this statement from the talk today, "In the Book of Mormon, Alma describes beautifully the foregoing with his words: “The plan of mercy could not be brought about except an atonement should be made; therefore God himself atoneth for the sins of the world, to bring about the plan of mercy, to appease the demands of justice, that God might be a perfect, just God, and a merciful God also.” 6
From the springboard of such knowledge we ask ourselves, Why, then, do we see on every side those instances where people decline to forgive one another and show forth the cleansing act of mercy and forgiveness? What blocks the way for such healing balm to cleanse human wounds? Is it stubbornness? Could it be pride? Maybe hatred has yet to melt and disappear. “Blame keeps wounds open. Only forgiveness heals!” I know there is such a power in forgiveness. We all make mistakes and have had times when we need to ask others for forgiveness.
Great insight about mercy, this talk brings to memory many of the scars of my past. As I look back and remember the lessons learned from each one, the common theme is that they were all mistakes I have been forgiven of. That mercy is priceless on a very personal level, between me and the Lord. Somehow, the scars never go away, but the wound and pain are gone. I think it's so I will remember the lessons and the mercy, and it increases my relationship with the One who is mighty to forgive.
ReplyDeleteI also like in these verses how Isaiah distinguishes between the covenant people of the Lord and Zion, stating that both are waiting for Him to come. That the covenant people will eventually realize who He is and believe, then be gathered to their homeland. I don't understand all of it, but it's clear to see this was written for our day.
Loved your insight on mercy. Thanks for your comment!!
DeleteI liked this statement from the talk today, "In the Book of Mormon, Alma describes beautifully the foregoing with his words: “The plan of mercy could not be brought about except an atonement should be made; therefore God himself atoneth for the sins of the world, to bring about the plan of mercy, to appease the demands of justice, that God might be a perfect, just God, and a merciful God also.” 6
ReplyDeleteFrom the springboard of such knowledge we ask ourselves, Why, then, do we see on every side those instances where people decline to forgive one another and show forth the cleansing act of mercy and forgiveness? What blocks the way for such healing balm to cleanse human wounds? Is it stubbornness? Could it be pride? Maybe hatred has yet to melt and disappear. “Blame keeps wounds open. Only forgiveness heals!” I know there is such a power in forgiveness. We all make mistakes and have had times when we need to ask others for forgiveness.
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