Daily Devotional

Be Like God – Take No Pleasure in Your Offender’s Pain: God speaking through the prophet Ezekiel says: “Have I any pleasure in the death of the wicked, and not rather that he should turn from his way and live?” Another way we can trick our minds into forgiving those who hurt us is by wishing them well. Jesus told us to pray for those who hurt us. “Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.” (Luke 6:27-28). The more you wish them well, the easier it is to let go.

Esther displayed great confidence in God. Although she was the King’s wife, she did not rely on her position. She did not think she could lure the king by her beauty or charm; she knew she was nothing without God. She prayed before embarking on a visit to the King.

Jonah did not try to paint or sugarcoat the truth; he was not interested in gathering followers but in obeying the voice of God. Despite the moral decadence in our society, many preachers avoid the truth. In many places, church services are organised to entertain and encourage donations. We live in the age St. Paul was referring to when he said: “For the time is coming when people will not put up with sound doctrine, but having itching ears, they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their desires, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander away to myths.” (2 Timothy 4:3-4).