Gospel Template

Today's Verse

"But they did not receive him, because his face was set toward Jerusalem. When his disciples James and John saw it, they said, "Lord, do you want us to command fire to come down from heaven and consume them?" But he turned and rebuked them." - Luke 9:53-55

Many people view God as inherently wrathful and vengeful, but this is not an accurate view of God. You will hear people say sometimes, "This or that natural disaster happened as God's judgment on those people." However, if this were true, wouldn't all of us be caught up in natural disasters all the time? God sent Jesus, not to bring God's wrath, but to bring salvation from wrath. Jesus took God's just wrath on Himself, because He wanted to show mercy on sinners. The same is true today. He wants us to proclaim the way of salvation to those who are actively sinning, not tell them that they deserve whatever hardship they may be going through. Let us not misrepresent Christ, the one who took God's wrath on Himself, but rather have compassion and mercy. – Commentary by Traci Elliott

Today's Prayer

Dear God, forgive us when we have been ready to, "call down fire," on others instead of having compassion and mercy. Thank You for Your merciful forgiveness for each one of us. Help all people to know that You have provided a means to escape wrath and that You are waiting with open arms, not condemnation. Amen.

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Stay Blessed,
David