10/10/2025
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2025
“A thankful heart is a humble heart.”
Fruits of the Spirit Day
FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT ACTION: HUMILITY
Don’t correct someone today, even if you know they’re wrong.
Today’s daily devotional highlights Jesus’ compassion through healing l***rs, teaching on prayer, and emphasizing humility. Jesus healed ten l***rs, but only one returned to thank Him. He then shared a parable on persistent prayer and taught a lesson on humility, showing that true greatness lies in recognizing our need for God’s mercy.
STORY: Lepers, Judges, and Pride
Scripture: Luke 18:13
And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.
Luke 18:13
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the need for mercy and compassion?
In today’s stories, Jesus exemplifies both. As He approaches Galilee, ten l***rs cry out to Him for mercy. Jesus, moved by compassion, heals them all, yet only one returns to thank Him. This act of gratitude is a powerful reminder of how often we overlook the importance of giving thanks.
When was the last time you paused to thank God for His blessings in your life?
Later, when His disciples inquire about prayer, Jesus tells them a parable of a persistent widow and an indifferent judge. The widow’s unwavering persistence eventually leads the judge to grant her request. Jesus uses this story to illustrate the importance of being persistent in prayer, reassuring us that God, unlike the judge, is compassionate and ready to respond to our needs.
Do you find yourself giving up on prayer too soon? How can you cultivate a spirit of persistence in your prayer life?
The next day, Jesus addresses the crowd, teaching about humility. He contrasts the proud Pharisee, who boasts of his righteousness, with the humble publican, who seeks God’s mercy with a repentant heart. Jesus makes it clear that humility and a contrite spirit are what please God.
How often do we approach God with a humble heart, recognizing our need for His mercy and grace?
REFLECTION
Reflect on your own life and consider how you can embody gratitude, persistence, and humility. Begin by expressing thanks to God daily, acknowledging His blessings and mercies.
Commit to being persistent in prayer, knowing that God is compassionate and hears your pleas. Lastly, approach God with a humble heart, recognizing your need for His grace.
PRAYER
And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.
LUKE 18:13
God of heaven and earth, I want to take a moment and thank You for cleansing my life and for giving me a second chance to enjoy all that You have for me like You did to the l***rs in today's story. May my posture and my heart be like the one l***r who came back to thank You. May my life serve as a continual thanksgiving to You for all that You've done for me and all that You are going to do for me in the future. I live with gratitude because it is only by Your power Jesus that I have access to eternal life and life in abundance here on Earth. For I will not live with the spirit of judgment on my life like the Pharisee did to the tax collector. Instead I will model the life of Jesus who looked at the heart before any outward appearance. Pride will not be afforded the luxury to take up space in my mind and life because that space is already occupied by the love and humility of Christ. I stamp this as my truth. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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