I start every day with God and reading daily devotions from Our Daily Bread. Today’s devotion is titled “Prejudice and Forgiveness.” Arthur Jackson wrote this devotion. The scripture reading is from Acts 10:23–28. The key verse is, “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism.” Acts 10:34 My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ; before I write, I first pray to God to guide my words to serve as spiritual food and guidance. I desire God to be my sole source of writing. All the credit goes to God, not me. I am his humble servant. I thank God that He led me to use Our Daily Bread Ministries to inspire comments and witness.
As I read this devotion, it hit home. The perisher confesses that he did not vote for the church to install a black pastor because of his prejudices. He begged for forgives. He said that he does not want the junk of bigotry and racism spilling over into my kids’ lives.
I do not know what else to say. God continues to work in human hearts to correct our misguided perspectives about others. He helps us to see that “God does not show favoritism” (v. 34). As Christians, we have to live the life on earth as we expect to live in Heaven. If you are a true Christian, you know what you must do.
Reflect & Pray:
What disorienting circumstances are you experiencing? How might you ask God to help guide you today?
My Prayer for Us:
Heavenly Father, thank You that You have not left us alone in the challenging and disorienting circumstances of life. Would you please help us to rely on You to guide our steps today?
Our Daily bread Ministries (2021/07/17) Prejudice and Forgiveness, Arthur Jackson, retrieved from www.odb.org 17/07/2021 Prejudice and Forgiveness