Revelation of the Word:

THEME: DEPEND ON GOD

John 8:3-12 NKJV

“Then the scribes and Pharisees brought to Him a woman caught in adultery. And when they had set her in the midst, they said to Him, “Teacher, this woman was caught in adultery, in the very act. Now Moses, in the law, commanded us that such should be stoned. But what do You say?” This they said, testing Him, that they might have something of which to accuse Him. But Jesus stooped down and wrote on the ground with His finger, as though He did not hear. So when they continued asking Him, He raised Himself up and said to them, “He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first.” And again He stooped down and wrote on the ground. Then those who heard it, being convicted by their conscience, went out one by one, beginning with the oldest even to the last. And Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst. When Jesus had raised Himself up and saw no one but the woman, He said to her, “Woman, where are those accusers of yours? Has no one condemned you?” She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said to her, “Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.” Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”

INSIGHT

-The law of Moses prescribed a death sentence to any offender caught in the act of adultery. The accusers intended to humiliate the woman in public instead of sentencing her in private. The law of Moses essentially recommended a charge of those parties caught in this act. The woman possibly thought that it was over for her given the judicial system that required execution by stoning to death. She relied on Jesus for mercy and grace and she received her salvation. Some among us offend one another and disagree, but choose execution instead of mercy. Romans 12:19 reminds us that vengeance belongs to the Lord and He rightfully executes judgement. God calls us to love one another as He has loved us (John 13:34). Further, that we need to forgive those who offend us so that our Father may forgive our trespasses too (Matthew 6:15).

PRAYER

Almighty Heavenly Father, we bow before You today in humble adoration. We worship You for Your great and wonderful deeds in our lives. Father we thank You and bless Your name for You are worthy of our praise and worship. We humbly implore You to forgive us all our sins and iniquity oh Lord. May You forgive us for depending on ourselves and where we have hurt others. May You forgive us for executing revenge upon one another and every unforgiveness in our hearts. May You forgive us and wash us with Your precious blood. May You grant us the grace to forgive and love one another truly and truthful. May You show us Your mercy that precedes judgement. May Your divine mercy supersede all. We pray that You shall help us to live in peaceable habitats with all around us and with everyone. We surrender all our life matters unto You dear Lord Jesus, and we pray that You shall fulfill all the desires of our hearts in Jesus Name. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us now and forevermore. Amen

Further reading: Romans 12:18

Blessed Thursday

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