It’s About God’s Mercy
Thursday’s Verse:
From Matthew 9:12 ESV
But when he heard it, (Jesus) said, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.”
Jesus says, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.” This is good news for sinners, because Christ does not wait for us to clean ourselves up before He comes near. He is the Divine Physician who comes to heal those who know their need.
In Lutheran terms, this verse reminds us that the Christian life begins not with our righteousness, but with Christ’s mercy. We do not come to Jesus because we are spiritually strong; we come because we are weak, weary, and in need of forgiveness. And in Him, sinners are welcomed, healed, and restored.
✝️ A Prayer for Today:
O Great Physician, when I am burdened by sin, pride, or doubt, lead me again to Your mercy. Heal what is broken in me, and teach me to trust that Your grace is enough. Amen.
Apostles’ Creed:
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer:
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.
Luther’s Morning Prayer:
I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray that You would keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please You. For into Your hands, I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen.
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