OUR DAILY BREAD DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY
Our Daily Bread for today 2nd September 2025 is here. Give us this day our daily bread (Matthew 6:11).
The word of God is food to the spirit man. “Eat and digest” the word of the Lord for today and let its unchanging power nuture your faith and help in your daily walk to Christ.
The Topic of Our Daily Bread For 2nd September 2025 is “Mercy for Mass Murderers?”
Bible in a Year:
Memory Verse: Acts 9:1-17
Lord,” Ananias answered, “I have heard . . . about this man and all the harm he has done to your holy people.” Acts 9:13
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ODB MESSAGE FOR TODAY
Andrew, a Christian solicitor, faced a dilemma. He had been asked to represent a universally-hated mass murderer imprisoned for over two decades, who now claimed she was reformed and had become a Christian—and wanted to petition for parole. Her name was Myra Hindley.
After some soul-searching, Andrew agreed, motivated by his faith. For him, it was about providing her right to advocacy, while letting the judge make the call. He didn’t in any way excuse her abhorrent crimes but sought a fair application of the law. Consequently, he received attacks, alienation from his extended family, and death threats.
Dealing with dangerous offenders requires great discernment. Yet sometimes God calls us to ask for mercy for people who really don’t deserve it. When Ananias was called by Jesus to help Saul, a cruel mass-murderer who persecuted Christians, he protested because of “all the harm [Saul] has done to your holy people” (Acts 9:13). But Jesus explained that Saul would “proclaim” and “suffer for my name” (vv. 15–16). Ananias had to overcome his fears, risk rejection from his own community and surrender all desire for revenge. But he was obedient to God. “Brother Saul”, he called him (v. 17).
Hindley died in prison, and who knows whether her conversion was sincere or a cynical ploy for release? Nevertheless, as people who receive God’s mercy, it is a beautiful thing to be merciful when God calls us.
Reflect & Pray
If you were in Ananias’ position, what would you have wanted to say in response to Jesus’ instruction? When in your life have you received—or shown others—costly mercy?
Lord Jesus, thank You that You are both perfectly just and perfectly merciful. When I am called to show mercy, give me Your strength.
Our Daily Bread 2025 Devotional is written by Tanya Marlowand published by Our Daily Bread Ministries. Read more
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