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UNENDING MERCIES    Craig A. Cooper
 
For to the one who has, more will be given, and he will have an abundance.
Matthew 13:12

Could it be that the spring once opened to us will never run dry (John 7:37-38)? Could it be that once we have received admittance and access to the throne of grace, our formerly trembling hearts can now anticipate nothing but increasing glories (Heb. 4:16)?
 
Could it be that once we have tasted and seen that the Lord is good, blessing upon blessing is sure to follow (Psalms 23:6; 34:8-10)? This is what Jesus shares with His disciples in Matthew 13:12 above.

A child received into a loving family will be provided with food, clothing, shelter, warmth, opportunities, instruction, care, attention, safety, belonging, love, and a myriad of other blessings, for to the one who has, more will be given, and he will have an abundance. Dear believer, having received the glorious gift of salvation, do you now doubt your heavenly Father’s ongoing provision?

Oh, my soul, put every doubt to bed. “He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things?” (Rom. 8:32). Jesus is not ashamed to call us brothers and sisters (Hebrews 2:11), so let us not be bashful in embracing our identity as children of God. “See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are” (1 John 3:1).

Have you been justified by His grace? Then, expect to be sanctified as well. Being sanctified, expect to be glorified (Rom. 8:30) because “to the one who has, more will be given.” Has God ever shown mercy to you? If so, you can expect more of the same. His mercies “are new every morning” (Lam. 3:23).
 
Christ will distinguish His own. It is to the Father’s glory that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be His disciples (John 15:8). You who have been given mercy, will be given more mercy! Let His past mercies foster your faith for future mercies and may you rest secure in your heavenly Father’s love.