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BOWELS OF MERCY

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TUESDAY, 3rd March, 2026.

Text: Colossians 3:12.

Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

 *As a child of God, there are virtues you are commanded to cultivate and grow in. These are not optional qualities; they are divine expectations.* 

Apostle Paul makes it clear that we must “put on” these virtues. This means they require intentional effort. They do not develop automatically, nor can they be delegated to someone else. It is your personal responsibility to grow in them.

The first virtue mentioned is “bowels of mercy.” In biblical language, the word “bowels” refers to the deepest inward parts of a person, the seat of emotions and compassion. It speaks of a mercy that comes from the depth of your heart, not a shallow or occasional kindness.

To have bowels of mercy means to be deeply moved by the suffering, weakness, and faults of others. It is compassion that feels another person’s pain and responds with love rather than judgment and condemnation.

It is the kind of mercy that makes you forgive when offended, help when it is inconvenient, and show patience when others fall short of expectations.

This is the kind of compassion demonstrated by Jesus Christ. When He saw the multitude, He was moved with compassion. His mercy was not theoretical, it was practical. 

He healed the sick, fed the hungry, forgave sinners, and restored the broken. As believers, we are called to reflect that same depth of mercy.

Bowels of mercy will
cause you to forgive quickly; prevent you from being harsh or critical; make you sensitive to the needs of others; and lead you to act. 

 *In a world that is becoming increasingly cold and self-centered, God expects His children to stand out through deep, heartfelt compassion. You cannot claim to be “elect of God, holy and beloved” and remain hard-hearted.* 

Therefore, consciously put on bowels of mercy. Ask God to soften your heart. Let compassion guide your words, your decisions, and your actions. 

 *Bible Reading* 

Colossians 3:1-15.

 *PRAYER FOCUS* 

Father Lord, please fill my heart with love and compassion for others, that I might be a true ambassador here on earth in Jesus name. 

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