The mercy of GOD foretold by the worshipful words of Mary, his mother to be. Accomplished through the precious birth of his one and only son! How many had waited for the promised Messiah? How many had longed for this day? How long they had waited. Generations of waiting and waiting.

Soon, the wait would be over. GODS mercy birthed into this sinful and broken world redeeming each and every one of us. To him. It was time. The son of GOD would soon become son of man.

Mercy is not getting something we deserve. And we all deserve payment for our sins. GOD, through his one and only sone, made a way of payment. His son in exchange for each of us. His birth into our world, Earth is the catalyst for our birth into his world, Heaven. What an amazing exchange. Such undeniable mercy.

Luke 1.50-51

50 And his mercy is for those who fear him

from generation to generation.

51 He has shown strength with his arm;

he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts

[ WHAT ] is this passage saying and what is a key truth or thought that we learn?

+ Who is speaking in these verses?

+ What is the context in which she is speaking?

+ Who is the passage saying will receive the mercy of GOD?

+ What does HE do with the proud?

[ HOW ] is the Lord calling me to action/obedience?

+ Is there sin to confess or a next step to take? How has it gone since last time?

+ In what ways has GOD been merciful to you this week?

+ Have you thanked GOD for his mercy lately?

+ Is there any sins you need to ask GODS mercy for?

+ How long has it been since you confessed to him your desperate need for mercy?

[ WHO ] am I walking with and praying for to discover Jesus?

+ What is my next step?

+ Who are you praying for to discover the mercy of GOD?

+ How can you tangibly show mercy to them this week?