Topic: Luke 12:48 [John Hagee Devotional 30 April 2020]

For everyone to whom much is given, from him much will be required; and to whom much has been committed, of him they will ask the more

Romans 3:23 reminds us that we have all sinned and fallen short of God’s expectations. We have compiled a long list of transgressions, proven ourselves incapable of living up to the glorious plans He has for us.

In His mercy, God sent Jesus to save us. His blood washed away our sins, and He adopted us as His own children.

Jesus told of a master who wished to settle his accounts. He summoned a slave who owed billions of dollars. His master commanded that his family and everything he owned be sold to pay the debt. When the servant fell down and begged for mercy, he released him and forgave the debt.

Afterwards, the servant found a fellow servant who owed him a small sum of money. He grabbed him by the throat, demanded payment, and threw him into debtors’ prison. When this news reached his master, he turned the ungrateful servant over to the tormentors until his debt was repaid.

Mercy and forgiveness are wonderful to receive but can be difficult to extend to another. Remember the great debt of sin that Jesus has forgiven you, and be quick to extend mercy to the one who offends. Much has been given, and much will be required.

Blessing:

May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you and give you His peace. Be generously forgiving, and it will come back to you in the same measure. May it be pressed down, shaken together, and running over!

Today’s Bible Reading:

Old Testament

Judges 11:1-12:15

New Testament

John 1:1-28

Psalms & Proverbs

Psalm 101:1-8

Proverbs 14:13-14