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Daily Bread — Herod Keeps His Oath
Daily Bread offers a short reflection on today’s EFKS reading, sharing gentle encouragement to carry God’s word into everyday life for quiet daily devotion.
FAITH & DEVOTIONSDAILY BREADEFKS
7/27/20261 min read
Today’s Reading:
Matthew 14:1–12 (EFKS Tusi Faitau Aso)
“The king was distressed, but because of his oaths and his dinner guests, he ordered that her request be granted.”
(Matthew 14:9)
This week’s EFKS theme:
The Gospel of Matthew — The Authority of Jesus (Questioning and Establishing It)
A Thought for Today
Pride can keep us moving in the wrong direction even when we know better.
What This Means for Us Today
Herod knew the request before him was troubling, yet his pride and concern for those watching influenced his decision.
Sometimes doing what is right requires admitting we were wrong.
God gives us courage to choose what is right over protecting our image.
Carry This With You
Choose what is right, not what saves face.
A Simple Prayer
Lord, give me courage to make right choices.
Keep pride from directing my decisions.
Today’s Invitation
Before making a decision today, pause.
Ask whether you are being led by wisdom or by what others might think.
— Alofa Tunoa
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