February 05, 2024
Daily Devotion:
"Liberating Power of Love"
Ephesians 4:25-32
New International Version
25 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. 26 “In your anger do not sin” Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold. 28 Anyone who has
been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need. 29
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
God’s instruction is clear: Be kind. Compassion must be the foundation of our actions. It helps us to be
tenderhearted and empathetic.
Understanding the joys and sorrows of others enables us to create spaces where love thrives and wounds are
healed. Christ also taught us to be forgiving—holding a grudge only weighs us down and blocks the freedom that comes with extending forgiveness. But by following God’s example, we break the chains of bitterness and embrace the liberating power of love.
