The Quiet Disruption of Mercy
Shala Wilson
“Now when he heard this, he said, ‘It is not those who are well who need a doctor, but those who are sick. Go and learn what this means: I desire mercy and not sacrifice. For I didn’t come to call...
“For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first.” 1 Thessalonians 4:16 (NKJV)
“The Spirit told Philip, ‘Go to that chariot and stay near it.’” Acts 8:29 (NIV)
“But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the surpassing greatness of the power will be of God and not from ourselves; we are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.” 2 Corinthians 4:7-9 (NASB)
“You will grieve, but your grief will suddenly turn to wonderful joy.” John 16:20b (NLT)
“For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and in Christ you have been brought to fullness.” Colossians 2:9-10a (NIV)
“‘Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?’ Nathanael asked.” John 1:46a (NIV)
“And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” Hebrews 12:1b (NIV)
“Then Joshua said to the Israelites, ‘In the future your children will ask, “What do these stones mean?”’” Joshua 4:21 (NLT)
“If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.” John 15:7 (NKJV)
“When Jesus saw her weeping and saw the other people wailing with her, a deep anger welled up within him, and he was deeply troubled … They told him, ‘Lord, come and see.’ Then Jesus wept.” John 11:33, 34b-35 (NLT)
“Now when he heard this, he said, ‘It is not those who are well who need a doctor, but those who are sick. Go and learn what this means: I desire mercy and not sacrifice. For I didn’t come to call...
Lord, this coming week already feels exhausting, and I need Your help. Make me more aware of Your presence. When my mind goes ahead to the future, help me take time to observe Your glory today...
“So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12 (ESV)
“The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Exodus 14:14 (NIV)