“Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath?” – Luke 14:3
A security guard finds a lost child crying outside a locked park after hours. Ignoring the rule to keep the gates closed, he unlocks it to reunite her with her parent. When another guard warns, “You could lose your job,” he replies, “Then let me lose it—no rule is worth more than this child’s safety.” Sometimes, serving people is more important than policies.
When Jesus healed on the Sabbath, He wasn’t breaking God’s law—He was revealing its heart. The Sabbath was meant for rest and restoration, not rigid control. Yet, the Pharisees valued order more than mercy. Christ’s question—“Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?”—exposes the tension between ritual and compassion. His act of healing redefines holiness as love in motion. True faith is never cold; it breathes kindness, even when it challenges convention. Romans 9:1–5 echoes the same divine compassion—a love willing to sacrifice itself for others. True faith is never content to hide behind excuses; it moves with courage to heal, embrace, and restore. To follow Christ is to let mercy triumph over rule-keeping. Let love lead your actions today. When mercy calls, obey—because love fulfils the law (Romans 13:10).
Todays’s devotional–31 October, 2025 ~ www.dailyfaithechoes.org
A Journey of Reflection and Action
Journal: Write about a time when you chose compassion over convenience. What did it reveal about God’s heart?
- Meditate: Reflect on Luke 14:1–6 and Romans 13:8–10. How is Christ calling you to show mercy today?
- Share: Look for an opportunity to extend kindness where others might choose judgement.
- Group Discussion: How can believers balance obedience to God’s commands with compassion for people?
Join Us in Prayer
Lord Jesus, thank You for revealing that mercy is the heartbeat of true holiness. Teach me to see people through Your eyes and to act with love, even when it costs me comfort or approval. Let my life reflect Your compassion. Amen.
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Scripture Footnote & Further Reading
Scripture adapted from the Catholic Daily Reading – 31 October 2025 (Friday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time).
Further Reading:
- First Reading: Romans 9:1–5
- Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 147:12–20
- Gospel: Luke 14:1–6
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