10th.October. 2021. Daily Devotion.

When a woman who had lived a sinful life in that town learned that Jesus was eating at the Pharisee’s house, she brought an alabaster jar of perfume, and as she stood behind him at his feet weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears…Jesus said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” ~ Luke 7:37, 50

The woman was not saved through devout adherence to the law of the Pharisees. She was notoriously sinful, probably a harlot. But she was wise enough and humble enough to abase herself before her Lord and to seek his mercy, which he freely gave. Salvation by grace through faith was not an invention of Paul’s – Christ both states and demonstrates it here succinctly.

Too many of us feel that we have been forgiven only a little, and thus we are only a little grateful. Others of us feel that sin is immaterial and without consequence, but this story doesn’t allow for that attitude. Jesus’ grace was notable because it was so very necessary.

I pray that we in his church would have eyes to see that we have all been forgiven much and that we’d have the gratitude to match. ~ Stephen Peterson

Lord, let me remember the fullness of my forgiveness, always. Amen.

To be with God Today

Father God who made me, open my eyes that I may see your hand in all of your works this day and most especially in those you have made in your image. O Lord Jesus Christ, open my heart that I may see your holy presence surrounding me; blanket me in an impenetrable luminous cloud of holy love. O Holy Spirit, let me hear your voice like the roar of a great waterfall that cannot be silenced and cannot be stopped and cannot be overcome by any temptation of flesh.

Draw my heart back to your love the instant I begin to hate. If I am proud, drown my pride in your glory. Teach me to be careful in nothing when it comes to you, Holy God, and let me know and shine forth the truth: that all things are possible in Your Son, Our Redeemer, Jesus Christ. Amen.

For Unfailing Strength

Do not look forward fearfully to what may happen tomorrow; the same everlasting Father who cares for you today will take care of you tomorrow and every day. Either He will shield you from suffering, or He will give you unfailing strength to bear it.

Be at peace, then. Put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginations and say continually: “The Lord is my strength and my shield. My heart has trusted in Him, and I am helped. He is not only with me but in me, and I in Him. Amen.

Benediction

Oh God Almighty, send me Your light and truth, to keep this day and all the days of my life. And may Your mighty hand protect me, and all my brothers and sisters who have joined me in prayer this day, blessing our homes and our lives. Amen.