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Show Mercy and Compassion



Zechariah 7:8-9King James Version (KJV)

8 And the word of the Lord came unto Zechariah, saying,
9 Thus speaketh the Lord of hosts, saying, Execute true judgment, and shew mercy and compassions every man to his brother:

Dear Friends,

"It's not nice to act like that."  "Don't say mean things about other people."  "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."
When people speak out against wrong or offer constant reminders of how the Lord would have us to treat one another they are often shunned or ignored.  It is dangerous to ignore the truth at any time. However, when truth is being delivered by God's appointed messengers and ignored by the intended recipients it can quite costly.

Zechariah received visions from the Lord. God spoke to him to deliver a particular message that we find recorded in chapter 8.  The people were to execute righteous judgment, they were not to oppress the poor, widows or orphans. 
 They were to try to get along with each other and not imagine wicked things about their neighbors.  The Lord spoke that they should show mercy and compassion to their brothers and sisters. Zechariah delivered the message. He cried out.

The same message is still being delivered today. God's is calling for us to be merciful and compassionate to one another.  

Hear the Word of the Lord.  Reach out to someone who may be hurting. Seek to ease another's pain where you can.  There are many who sit in our churches each Sunday who need a word of encouragement.

In Zechariah 8 the people chose to ignore God's voice if we continue to read through verse 14.  The consequences of this disobedience was devastating.

Let us make the right choice today and choose to obey God. Show mercy and compassion.

in Christ,

Sis. Stephanie

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