Biweekly Devotional 7-7-2026

Published by Pastor Harry Zuraski in Biweekly Devotional · Tuesday 07 Jul 2026 · 2 minutes
Tags: Biweekly, Devotional, 7, 7, 2026

Colossians 3:12 – 14

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

Modeling Forgiveness in Christian Life

Consider for a moment: How long do you hold on to a grievance? How long do you stay angry with someone you feel has wronged you? Now, shift your perspective to how you hope others will accept your apologies when you make a mistake. Do the expectations you have for others match the way you personally respond to those who have wronged you?

As professed Christians, we are called to be a model of God’s forgiveness in the world. Scripture encourages us to treat others with kindness, gentleness, patience, and, most importantly, humility. Humility is the foundation from which the other virtues grow. When we recognize our own need for grace, it becomes easier to extend that grace to others. In doing so, we reflect the forgiveness that God offers to us, forgiving others for their mistakes just as we have been forgiven.