The Gospel for Every Day
Each day, we slow down to align our hearts with God’s Rhythms of Grace.
This series, we turn our ear to God’s Call to Go
This week, we meditate on the theme of God’s mercy throughout Scripture.
Today’s Scripture
Finding something always starts with deciding where to look. A man near Jericho may not have been able to see, but he knew exactly where to look for mercy.
Reading slowly, let God convict you by his truth and overwhelm you by his grace in Christ.
Luke 18:35-43
35 As he drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. 36 And hearing a crowd going by, he inquired what this meant. 37 They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” 38 And he cried out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 39 And those who were in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent. But he cried out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” 40 And Jesus stopped and commanded him to be brought to him. And when he came near, he asked him, 41 “What do you want me to do for you?” He said, “Lord, let me recover my sight.” 42 And Jesus said to him, “Recover your sight; your faith has made you well.” 43 And immediately he recovered his sight and followed him, glorifying God. And all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.
Gospel Meditation
Prayerfully meditate on the Scripture you just read using the rhythm Look Up, Look In, Look Out:
Look Up: What does this reveal about God?
Look In: What does this reveal about me?
Look Out: Where is Christ leading me today?
Closing Prayer
Inspired by Jonah 1:1-16
Merciful Lord,
You are the God of all heaven and earth, who made the sea and the dry land
All I have is yours
When you speak, I will listen. When you tell me to get up, I will go
Where you lead me to proclaim your mercy, I will follow.
And if I stumble today, I trust that your mercy will be there too.
In the name of Jesus, who was led the farthest and lowest by mercy,
Amen
