COME TASTE AND SEE THAT THE LORD IS GOOD
Daily Bread — Mercy, Not Sacrifice
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
5/4/20261 min read
Today’s Reading:
Matthew 12:1–21 (EFKS Tusi Faitau Aso)
“I desire mercy, not sacrifice.”
(Matthew 12:7)
This week’s EFKS theme:
The Gospel of Matthew: Signs and Lessons
A Thought for Today
God values the heart over outward action.
What This Means for Us Today
Jesus challenges rigid thinking about rules.
He points to mercy as the greater priority.
Faith is not only about what we do.
It is about how we reflect God’s heart.
Carry This With You
Choose mercy in your actions today.
A Simple Prayer
Lord, shape my heart to reflect Yours.
Help me to choose mercy.
Today’s Invitation
Respond with kindness in a small moment today.
— Alofa Tunoa
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