Today’s daily devotion is centered around a powerful message from Romans 12:20-21, which urges us to show love and kindness even to those who may be our enemies. The Bible tells us that we should not be overcome by evil, but we should overcome evil with good. This message is particularly relevant in our modern world, where there are many conflicts, divisions, and misunderstandings.
As Christians, we are called to be peacemakers, to love our enemies, and to do good to those who persecute us. We must strive to be the embodiment of God’s love and forgiveness, even when it is difficult. It may not be easy to love those who hate us or to forgive those who have wronged us, but it is what we are called to do.
When we show love and kindness to those who are against us, we are heaping coals of fire on their heads. This does not mean that we are seeking revenge or trying to make them suffer. Rather, it means that our acts of love and kindness may cause them to feel guilty for their behavior towards us. It may even lead them to change their ways and seek forgiveness.
As we go through our day today, let us remember this message from Romans 12:20-21. Let us seek to be instruments of peace, love, and forgiveness in our interactions with others, even those who may be difficult to love. Let us not be overcome by evil, but let us overcome evil with good.
Let us pray:
Dear God, we thank you for the message from Romans 12:20-21. Help us to be instruments of your love and peace, even when it is difficult. Give us the strength to love our enemies and to do good to those who persecute us. Help us to overcome evil with good, and to be a shining example of your love in the world. Amen.
