I choose Mercy | Bishop Joseph Imakando | 8th February 2026

CHOOSE MERCY | Bishop Joe Imakando | 1 Chronicles 21:1–13 In this powerful message, Bishop Joe Imakando teaches from 1 Chronicles 21:1–13, revealing how King David fell into pride, repented, and chose mercy over judgment. David was tempted by Satan to number Israel a moment that exposed where his trust truly was. God was displeased, not because of the counting itself, but because pride had entered David’s heart. This message reminds us that God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble (1 Peter 5:5). Many times, God lovingly sends warnings through voices around us our pastor, spouse, friends but pride can make us ignore them. The most dangerous season in life is often after we’ve achieved success, when self-reliance replaces dependence on God. When David realized his sin, he repented. God gave him three choices: Three years of famine Three months of defeat by enemies Three days in the hand of the Lord David wisely chose mercy, declaring that it is better to fall into God’s hands than into the hands of men. 🔑 Key Lessons from the Message Pride displeases God Everything we are is by the grace of God Success can open the door to temptation Mercy triumphs over judgment God honors repentance and humility 🙏 Prayer Point “O Lord my Father, search me and try me. If there is pride in me, uproot it in the name of Jesus.” #IChooseMercy #godsmercy #christianyoutube #BishopJoeImakando #ChristianSermon #1Chronicles21 #GodsMercy #HumilityBeforeGod #Repentance #BiblicalTeaching #christianyoutube