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Daily Devotional - July 14, 2025

7/14/25

Good morning, Friends, 

Luke 7:44-48 NLT
[44] Then he turned to the woman and said to Simon, “Look at this woman kneeling here. When I entered your home, you didn’t offer me water to wash the dust from my feet, but she has washed them with her tears and wiped them with her hair. [45] You didn’t greet me with a kiss, but from the time I first came in, she has not stopped kissing my feet. [46] You neglected the courtesy of olive oil to anoint my head, but she has anointed my feet with rare perfume. [47] “I tell you, her sins—and they are many—have been forgiven, so she has shown me much love. But a person who is forgiven little shows only little love.” [48] Then Jesus said to the woman, “Your sins are forgiven.”

Jesus Messiah was invited to the House of a Pharisee named Simon and when he reclined at the table a woman came in with an alabaster box of ointment and began to kiss and anoint Messiah's feet. Simon knew the woman from around the way. She was a well-known sinner in the area. 

One of the many things I love about Jesus is how he takes time to teach a spiritual lesson when we are observing things from a natural perspective.  In these verses, Messiah helps Simon see true humility and forgiveness. This woman was well-aware of her reputation and t probably exhausted all other means to rid herself of its vicious effects. While facing shame, she humbles by placing herself at the feet of the Master.  As her tears fell in expression of her anguish, sorrow, and remorse over her sin, her heart had tunnel vision.  She blocked out everyone else.... she was in the moment... nothing else mattered........all the noises of the town were stood silent......her heart occupied....her mind seeking comfort....there she was....serving....in the audience of "THE ONE"

Friends, those who understand the depth of their sin, don't hide from Jesus, they run "to" Him. They know that in in Him is the forgiveness of sins. They understand the cost, the burden, the same, guilt, the separation from God, and want to be released by the King of Kings and Lord of Lords!!!! And check it out, they DON'T CARE what it takes, or what people say about them; their reputation simply ceases to matter because everything changes when you are in His presence. 

Today, ponder on the salvation in Jesus Messiah. Confess your sins to him, be released from anything that tries to bind you. Don't allow your past sins, your reputation, or anything else to stop you from coming to Him. 

There is forgiveness and salvation in NO OTHER! 

Salute 🫡 

Maranatha (The Lord is coming)  
Soli Deo Gloria (Glory to God Alone)

- Grace & Peace
Pastor Trent

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