THE UPPER ROOM DEVOTIONAL 4TH NOVEMBER 2025, TUESDAY MESSAGE
At the Feet of Jesus
Navamani Peter (Karnataka, India)
Today’s Reading
Psalm 103:1-12
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. – Ephesians 4:32 (NIV)
Recently, a friend of my son came to visit us. He is an officer in the Indian army. As he came in, he greeted everyone. When my son introduced me as his mother, his friend came to touch my feet. In keeping with an ancient Indian tradition, young people often greet their teachers and elders by touching their feet as a mark of respect and to receive a blessing.
Luke’s Gospel records the story of a sinful woman anointing Jesus’ feet with costly perfume (see Lk. 7:36-50). Her action drew criticism from the people: Does Jesus not know what kind of woman this is?
I wonder how we would have responded. Do we feel more deserving of God’s grace than those rejected by society? Jesus extended grace and forgiveness to everyone, including those forgotten by society. In fact Jesus lauded this woman’s extravagant act of love as an anointing, and he blessed her. She found consolation, acceptance, and respect at Jesus’ feet. Not only that, but she received forgiveness.
Are we willing to extend grace and respect to those who have been rejected and judged by family or society? Before we answer, we need only think of the grace and love we receive from Jesus.
Thought for the Day
God’s love and faithfulness should lead me to love and respect God’s people.
Prayer Focus
Those oppressed by society
Today’s Prayer
God of grace and mercy, help us to love and forgive one another as you love and forgive us. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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