I Was Shown Mercy

Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life. Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

1 Timothy 1:15-17

No matter what we try to do to bring people to Jesus, that is all we can do – try! God will do the rest, He will bring them on in, and with His tender mercies, He will accept them, and forgive them, and when they die – He will bring them to Him.

Sometimes we talk about the gospel, other times we share our story, still other times we just show a silent Christ like example, but always we pray. We know that salvation is ultimately a work of God and not something we can do for another. God is a gracious God, and no matter what the outcome of our prayers, He can always be trusted.

We plant and water, but God gives the increase.

Our Daily Bread – June 22, 2014