Devotion:
Read John 8:1-11.
In various settings and in different ways, Jesus set people free. Here, he sets a woman free who others thought should be killed. Jesus didn’t condone her sin - he told her to go and sin no more. But he also addressed the self-righteousness of the Pharisees, Jesus saw both the mob and the woman. When Jesus said the person without sin should throw the first stone, he was shining a light on the importance of compassion and forgiveness. Discerning right from wrong is sometimes easy and sometimes hard. But it is God’s job to judge and our job to show compassion and forgiveness. Jesus stands ready to forgive any sin in our life. Are you quick to pass judgement or quick to show compassion and forgiveness?
Personal Worship Option:
Prayer for today: “Dearest Father, I know you see me and ask that you continue to guide, protect, bless and correct me. Grant me the power to see others as you see them. Help me see those you put in my path - really see them, with all their hurts, desires, longings, needs, joys and challenges. As you open my eyes, prompt me to open wide my arms to offer whatever help and encouragement I have to give. In Jesus’ name, Amen."
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