Love Wednesday: Service- A Bridge to Mercy.

Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.” — Matthew 5:7

In every generation, God has shown that a heart of service is a channel for His mercy. Aaron’s life is a vivid example. Though he stood as one of Israel’s leaders, and his journey was not perfect, yet, he enjoyed continual restoration through service.

Aaron served faithfully alongside Moses from the courts of Pharaoh to the wilderness of Sinai. As Moses’ spokesman, he lent his voice and presence to God’s purpose. His life was built around obedience and support — and in that place of service, he continually encountered God’s mercy.

But even servants fall. In Numbers 12, Aaron and Miriam spoke against Moses, forgetting the grace that had lifted them. Judgment came swiftly; Miriam became leprous. Yet Aaron, realizing his sin, turned in humility to Moses:

“Oh my lord, please do not lay this sin on us, in which we have done foolishly and in which we have sinned” (Numbers 12:11).

That prayer that came out of repentance and service opened the door to an overflow of mercy. God restored him and healed Miriam. Aaron’s willingness to humble himself, to honor leadership, and to continue in service became the bridge through which divine compassion flowed.

Even after the golden calf incident (Exodus 32), where Aaron’s weakness led Israel into idolatry, mercy still found him. Though his actions warranted judgment, God preserved him and later consecrated him as the first high priest — the one who would stand between a guilty people and a holy God.

In the New Testament, Jesus affirmed this principle: “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.” Aaron received mercy because he extended mercy — through service, through intercession, through humility.

When we serve, we make room for God’s mercy to overflow. Service doesn’t make us flawless; it makes us reachable. And in God’s kingdom, that’s where grace always finds us.

You are favored.

You are preserved .

We love you.

God bless you.