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Daily Bread Devotional:
Devotional Topic: A Fresh Start in Grace
READ: John 7:31-8:11

Verse of the Day: John 8:11

Devotional Message:
(John 8:11)
"She said, 'No one, Lord.' And Jesus said, 'Neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on sin no more.'"

Observation:

In John 8:11, we encounter one of the most touching moments in Jesus' ministry. A woman is brought before Jesus, accused of adultery, a crime that—according to the law of that time—meant she deserved to be stoned to death. The Pharisees and teachers of the law wanted to use this as an opportunity to trap Jesus. If He showed mercy, He’d be accused of disregarding the law; if He upheld the law, He’d be seen as lacking compassion. Instead of condemning her, Jesus turns the situation around by inviting anyone without sin to throw the first stone. One by one, her accusers leave, recognizing their own faults.

When it’s just Jesus and the woman, He asks her, “Has no one condemned you?” She replies, “No one, Lord.” And then Jesus says, “Neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on sin no more.”

This is a powerful example of Jesus' grace and mercy. He sees beyond her past and does not define her by her worst moments. Instead, He offers her forgiveness and a new direction. Jesus does not deny her wrongdoing; rather, He lifts her up with compassion and encourages her to live differently going forward.

Application:

This story teaches us a lot about grace and the heart of God. First, it reminds us that none of us is perfect. Jesus challenged those ready to judge by asking them to examine their own hearts. We all have things we regret, things we could be judged for, yet Jesus offers us mercy. He sees our potential and calls us to rise above our past mistakes.

So how do we apply this story to our own lives? First, we need to see ourselves with the same compassion that Jesus has. Often, we carry around guilt and shame from things we’ve done, thinking we're not worthy of forgiveness or a new start. But Jesus says, “Neither do I condemn you.” He frees us from our past and offers us a second chance. He wants us to let go of guilt and start fresh, knowing that our identity is not based on our failures but on His love for us.

Another application is how we treat others. If Jesus, who was without sin, did not judge this woman, how can we condemn others? We are quick to criticize or look down on others for their faults, but Jesus invites us to approach others with the same mercy He extended to this woman. This doesn’t mean ignoring sin, but it does mean leading with compassion and understanding. When we see others struggling, our response should be like Christ’s—offering forgiveness, support, and encouragement to change rather than condemnation.

Finally, Jesus’ words, “Go and sin no more,” show us that grace is not a free pass to continue as we were. Grace empowers us to change, to turn away from what holds us back, and to pursue a new, better path. Jesus calls us to examine our lives honestly, letting go of anything that separates us from Him and committing to walk forward in faith, with a heart committed to growth and transformation.

Prayer:
Lord, thank You for Your incredible mercy and grace. Help us to let go of our past mistakes and embrace the fresh start You offer. Teach us to show the same compassion to others that You’ve shown to us, and give us the strength to walk in the new path You have called us to. May Your love guide our actions every day. Amen.


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