Biweekly Devotional 3-17-2026

Published by Pastor Harry Zuraski in Biweekly Devotional · Tuesday 17 Mar 2026 · 2:00
Tags: Biweekly, Devotional

Colossians 3:12 – 14 (ERV)

12 God has chosen you and made you his holy people. He loves you. So your new life should be like this: Show mercy to others. Be kind, humble, gentle, and patient. ¹³Don’t be angry with each other, but forgive each other. If you feel someone has wronged you, forgive them. Forgive others because the Lord forgave you. ¹⁴Together with these things, the most important part of your new life is to love each other. Love is what holds everything together in perfect unity.

There is a clear pattern in these reflections, which arises from the unwavering consistency found in the teachings of Jesus and their reinforcement by Paul. The central concept is that, when we choose to follow Jesus and step into the lives we are called to live, a fundamental transformation is required. Through Jesus, we come to understand the profound depths of God’s love for each of us, as well as the true grace offered through forgiveness. With this knowledge, it becomes our responsibility to seek out the peace that scripture promises throughout the journey of faith.

Kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience are qualities that allow us to truly forgive those who have wronged us—not merely with words, but from the depths of our hearts. By following the example of God’s grace, we learn to forgive as we are called to do. This process does not mean forgetting the wrongs committed, but rather letting go of the pain caused by conflict and choosing to move forward. In releasing both hurt and anger, we are freed to continue on our path. Forgiveness is not about excusing the misdeeds of others; instead, it is about removing the power those actions have to disrupt our peace and joy. Ultimately, it is only through love that we learn to forgive, and through forgiveness, we find the perfect unity promised in scripture.