Daily Devo | Leaving the Ninety-Nine for the One (New Testament in a Year, Matthew 18:1-20)

Rather than ignoring wrongdoing or shaming people publicly, Jesus outlines a gracious process aimed at restoration and reconciliation. He emphasizes the serious responsibility of the community to reflect both God’s justice and God's mercy. We may need courage to lovingly restore lost sheep but Jesus assures us that he is present and actively at work in our midst when we do.

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For Reflection:

- How do you usually respond to conflict: avoidance, confrontation, something else? Perhaps picture your response as an animal (porcupine, badger, lion, turtle, puppy, etc.).

- How does the promise of Jesus’ presence shape the way you view difficult conversations?

- Where might God be inviting you to pursue reconciliation rather than distance? Is there a specific step in the process that Jesus outlines that stands out?

- Prayer: Lord Jesus, give me courage to speak truth in love.