Tuesday, March 8 — Psalm 34:8–18
Exodus 14:19–15:21; Matthew 22:15–22
The Lord says, “I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will show mercy on whom I will show mercy.” Exodus 33:19
Paul wrote: I am grateful to Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because he judged me faithful and appointed me to his service, even though I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a man of violence. But I received mercy. 1 Timothy 1:12–13
Make us more merciful people, Lord, especially when we are quick to judge and ready to condemn. Too often we jump hastily to conclusions. As you have been merciful to us, so may we be to those around us, through your help and strength, O God. Amen.