Reflections

  Restoration and Mutual Support Bible Reading: Galatians 6:1 to 10. Key Verse Vs 1 1 Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. 2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ DEVOTION In his Epistle to the Galatians,  Apostle Paul articulates a communal framework that transcends mere legalism, proposing instead a rigorous system of mutual responsibility and restoration. Galatians 6:1-10 serves as a foundational text for understanding Christian social ethics, moving beyond individual piety toward a collective mandate. By examining the metaphors of "mending" and "burden-bearing," one uncovers a sophisticated model for maintaining community cohesion through grace rather than exclusion. The passage begins with a directive toward restoration, using a concept often applied in ancient medical contexts to the setting of...

  Partakers in the Ministry of God  Bible Reading: Deuteronomy  1:12-18 Key Verse Vs 12 12 How can I bear by myself the weight and burden of you and your strife?   DEVOTION The Book of Deuteronomy (retelling of the law) primarily consists of the three farewell addresses by Moses—servant of the LORD (34:5) (YHWH), the only true God, like no other (4:32-40, Isaiah 44:6-8), and led the people of Israel out of 430 years of Egyptian bondage—to the new generation of Israelites born during the 40-year wandering in the wilderness, following the older generation that perished in the wilderness, except for Caleb and Joshua, as penalty for rebelling against the LORD, and unbelief (Hebrews 3:7-19). The Exodus generation refused to enter the Promised Land, fearing the people, disobeying the LORD, not believing in His promise to fight for them like in Egypt, and sustaining them in the wilderness (Numbers 13-14).  The purpose of Moses’s addresses in the plains of Moab (36:13) ...

  Be Transformed by Compassion Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:25–32 Key Verse Vs 32 V32“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”    DEVOTION Life moves fast, and usually, it’s the people closest to us who feel the brunt of our stress. We see division everywhere—on our screens and in our streets—and it’s tempting to just shut down or lash out. But here’s the thing: we aren’t powerless. We have an incredible opportunity every day to influence the atmosphere of the spaces we’re in. It starts with how we speak and how we listen. When we trade bitterness for the kind of grace Christ shows us, we’re doing something radical. We’re proving that compassion is stronger than the chaos around us. This isn't just about being "polite"; it's about being "members of one body." Paul’s instructions to the Ephesians are strikingly practical and remind us that our words should be used to build others up according to their n...

  Call to be Compassionate Bible Reading: Mark 1:40-45 Key Verse Vs 41 V41“Moved with compassion, he stretched out his hand and touched him and said to him,” I will; be clean”.   DEVOTION This passage records one of the most powerful and astonishing miracles performed by Jesus, revealing not only His divine authority but also His deep compassion for humanity. A man with leprosy came to Jesus. In his desperation, he violated all the required regulations of exclusion and fell before Him in humble adoration, saying, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.” Without doubting Jesus’ authority and power, he risked stoning, humiliation, and even death to reach the Lord. This disease is known today as Hansen’s disease. It was highly infectious and incurable in Bible times; no other disease was as feared as leprosy. HIS COMPASSION: Jesus moved with compassion, vs. 41 This moment reveals a deep, spontaneous reaction in Jesus. He did not observe the man’s suffering from a distanc...

  Compassion That Bears Witness Bible Reading: 1 John 3:13-24 Key Verse Vs 23 V23 “And this is His command: to believe in the name of His Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as He commanded us.”  DEVOTION It is so astonishing to think how the author of the three letters of John wrote these books for the people of his time, but applies directly to us who live thousands of years later. 1 John talks about the reassurance of the full access to the truth and the importance of godly living in the conscience of being God’s loved children. Chapter 3 reminds us on how hatred towards Christians began in the very first century itself (v.13); how love towards God and our fellow beings is not just a feeling, but should be evident through our actions (v.16); and how the truth of Christ alone can bring us to eternal life (v.15)- and these are parts of the 21st century spiritual warfare, too. In this loud and fast world, we tend to live in oblivion to those in need around us, fail...

  Kindness That Protects and Provides Bible Reading: Ruth 2:4–20, NIV Key Verse Vs 20 He has not stopped showing  his kindness to the living and the dead. DEVOTION In Ruth 2, we see God at work through an unexpected encounter.  Ruth, a young widow from Moab, has left her homeland out of loyalty to her mother-in-law Naomi and trust in the God of Israel. She arrives in Bethlehem vulnerable, grieving, and without means, unsure of her future. To survive, she gathers leftover grain in the fields, a provision God’s law makes for the poor and widows. Boaz, a wealthy and respected landowner and a relative of Naomi, notices her. Instead of ignoring her or using his position for advantage, Boaz responds with protective kindness. He welcomes her, instructs his workers to treat her respectfully, offers her food and water, and even orders extra grain to be left for her. His actions create a safe space and provide for someone on the brink of despair, making God’s provision tangibl...