Monday, October 12, 2026

Scripture

“Give therefore to the emperor the things that are the emperor’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” Matthew 22:21b

Reflections

Do you owe anything to anyone?

Every April 15, we are reminded of what we owe in income taxes.  If we’re lucky, more than enough money has already been put in and we get something back.  Either way, money is needed to pay for our roads, schools and public safety.

Perhaps you owe money on a house or a car or your education.  It doesn’t feel good to have debt floating over your head.  It can really get you down.

There is one debt that will never get you down.  It is a debt that each of us owe.  Jesus came and lived a life loving people.  He died on the cross out of love.  That is a debt that we cannot ever adequately repay.  We look to the cross and see that God has forgiven us our debts.  All he looks for is a grateful heart.

If there’s anything good to owe, it’s a debt of gratitude.  Jesus gave his life for us.  He didn’t hold back on anything.  He gave his all for us.

The least we can do is live for him.

Prayer

Lord God, thank you for giving yourself for me on the cross.  May this day be a day that I live out of gratitude to you.  Thank you that you have forgiven me my debts.  Help me to share that good news with others who have yet to know it.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Full Reading: Matthew 22:15-22