16/01/2026
DEVOTIONAL GUIDE*
16th January, 2026
MANIFOLD MERCY OF GOD
LK. 23:39-43
39 One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren’t you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!” 40 But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he said, “since you are under the same sentence? 41 We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.” 42 Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” 43 Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”
*MEDITATION SCRIPTURE:*
*“And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, today shalt thou be with me in paradise.” (Luke.23:43).
The ultimate manifestation of the mercy of God towards mankind is the salvation of the soul. By inheritance and commitment, man is a born sinner condemned to die and perish forever in hell. God who is rich in mercy intervened and gave mankind the gift of His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ. Salvation is freely available to all who believe and trust in the saving grace of Christ.
The story of the thief on the cross demonstrates God’s willingness to save the sinner no matter the extent of his sin. Just before his last breath, this thief realized that he was dying for his sin, while Jesus was innocent. He asked for mercy and immediately his destination was changed from hell to paradise all by mercy. You can obtain mercy today no matter the mare or mess you find yourself in, salvation from sin and deliverance from the power of darkness is free to all who believe by the Mercy of God.
Remember, there were two thieves on the cross. One was saved and the other perished. The difference was their attitude towards the revelation of God’s mercy. May you not miss this opportunity of receiving God’s mercy today.
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