Wednesday, December 25, 2013

MERCY Luke 1:50-52

"His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble." 

His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation 
Exodus 20:6  "... but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments."
Psalm 103:17-18  But from everlasting to everlasting the LORD's love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children's children--with those who keep his covenant and remember to obey his precepts.

He has performed mighty deeds with his arm 
Psalm 98:1  Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things; his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him.
Isaiah 40:10  See, the Sovereign LORD comes with power, and he rules with a mighty arm. See, his reward is with him, and his recompense accompanies him.

he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts 
Genesis 11:8  So the LORD scattered them from there over all the earth, and they stopped building the city.
Exodus 18:11  "Now I know that the LORD is greater than all other gods, for he did this to those who had treated Israel arrogantly."
2 Samuel 22:28  "You save the humble, but your eyes are on the haughty to bring them low."
Jeremiah 13:9  "This is what the LORD says: 'In the same way I will ruin the pride of Judah and the great pride of Jerusalem.' "
Jeremiah 49:16  "The terror you inspire and the pride of your heart have deceived you, you who live in the clefts of the rocks, who occupy the heights of the hill. Though you build your nest as high as the eagle's, from there I will bring you down," declares the LORD.

He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble 
Matthew 23:12  "For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted."

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