blessed are the merciful

are you merciful? why?

because jesus healed the sick

because jesus fed the multitudes

because jesus gave legs to the crippled

because jesus granted sight to the blind

because jesus opened the ears of the deaf

because jesus found prostitutes and tax collectors and drew them into the sphere of his love

because jesus touched the untouchable

and loved the unlovable

and forgave the unforgivable

and welcomed the undesirable

because jesus even now saves the otherwise unsavable

why!?

because they deserve it!?

when the goodness and loving kindness of god our savior appeared

he saved us not because of works done in righteousness

not because we met him halfway

not because we took the proper steps forward

and in good faith have elevated ourselves to the place of the deserving poor

but according to his mercy!

we are here because jesus christ didn't say with cold indifference

give them what they deserve