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This morning I got reminded 
of a message 
I have heard more than a few times. 
'I desire mercy
not sacrifice.' 
Matthew records Jesus saying 
it in two separate instances - Matt 9:13, 12:7 
Both times were in response 
to the religious leaders criticism of His actions 
in regard to the how they saw the how to apply the law 
in the second instance 
Jesus reminds them that David 'broke the law' 
and that the priests 'break the law' 
and that viewing the Law through lenses of  
mercy brings them closer to fulfilling it 
than bringing sacrifices (that the Law required) 
Jesus.  
God in Flesh
the revelation that He is 'Law Giver' by His declaration: 
Matt 12:8  "For the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath."
The One who establishes the standard
reveals how to live to the standard
mercy.
No wonder 'sinners' flocked to Jesus....  ref Matt 9:10
Sins forgiven
instead of Sins revealed and used to condemn.
Lord Jesus
I am reminded of my heart
so quickly judges
and feels justified
and is hard towards those
that you call me to exercise
mercy towards.
Thank You for the opportunity
that will come to me today
to step into that 
better.
I choose 
Mercy.
Thank You
for teaching me 
how.
PJ