Daily Bread - January 30, 2005

But Jesus said unto her, Let the children first be filled: for it is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it unto the dogs. And she answered and said unto him, Yes, Lord: yet the dogs under the table eat of the children's crumbs.

I have been merciful unto you. The kindness and forgiveness that I have shown towards you, instead of punishment, should motivate you to show this same mercy to others. When you gave your life to me, I rewarded you by being merciful unto you. Those who are under my power have received sure mercy. Your obedience to the gospel brought you my approval. You were ready to be sentenced with a death sentence, but I chose you to receive a pardon. I am not a merciless God. I show kindness to all that believe. My great compassion has been shown to you even though you were an offender of my power. I came to the prison house where you were imprisoned and released you from judgment's hand. My divine favor and compassion was extended to you as I turned torment unto rejoicing. How can you sit idly by with souls crying for mercy in their distress?

It is in your power to release the souls from bondage. Simply go, and preach the gospel unto them. What freed you?

Go and do unto them as it was done unto you. The blessing is in your mouth. Demonstrate your love for others by allowing them to know of my kindness and compassion. Many await the punishment that justice demands. While they wait, mercy desires to hold back the punishment. Will you allow love to work through you to fulfill mercy's desire?

I shed my love abroad in your heart. Now is the power to cause faith to work for you in living demonstrations of supremacy poised for release. Love is the greatest. Allow my kindness to be expressed through you today, and you will know love in a manner that is foreign to those who are cruel. Those around you are suffering. Fear has attacked with its greatest forces. The mental anguish of the people has created tormented lives. My love desires to be released from the bosom of the church to cast out this tormenter.

Go and give what has been given unto you. To whom much is given, much is required. I have supplied more grace to enable you to fulfill what I have asked of you. Unwrap the gift that has been given unto you, and share it with the world. You suffered abuse by those chosen to rule over you, but I have healed you. Now arise, and tell others of the mercy you received during your time of mistreatment. You are empowered with grace. Grace leaps higher than the effects of exploitation. You are free. Act out your freedom. Go and preach the gospel of deliverance to others. Go. A new, greater dimension of ministry has been given to you.

Amos 3: 7 - 8

Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets. The lion hath roared, who will not fear? The Lord GOD hath spoken, who can but prophesy?