Blessed are the Merciful
Today Pastor Mary talked about this beatitude and read the story of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10. The parable of the Good Samaritan shows us who our neighbor is. This story is so well known today, but it was radical in Jesus' time. She also read Genesis 1:26-31 emphasizing verse 27 where we are created in God's own image. We can be merciful because God has shown mercy to us.
Mary shared a quote from Dorothy Day who said, "I really only love God as much as the person I love the least." This is a powerful quote to think of when we think about loving our neighbors and showing mercy to them. In the end we learn, as Henry Nouwen did, that when we show mercy, we ourselves receive such amazing mercy - the Holy Spirit goes with us!
Labels: Sermon on the Mount
posted by Jewels @ 1:34 PM
1 Comments:
I thought the message this morning hit a home run right into my heart. I loved the tie between Gen. 1 and our call to show mercy. The illustrations and quotes were provacative. What a challenge. Do I really love God as much as I love the person that I love the least?
I need to do some serious meditating this week.
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