March 9 - Monday

Ask the Holy Spirit to guide your time, then read the following Scriptures.

• Scripture: Matthew 9:1-13

Reflect on the devotional, and answer the questions to dive in deeper!

• Devotional: In Matthew 9, we see Jesus healing a paralyzed man, calling Matthew—a despised tax collector—and dining with sinners. The Pharisees were shocked and quick to protest, yet Jesus reminds us that He came not for the self-righteous, but for those who recognize their need for mercy. Lent is a season to reflect on our own sinfulness and to rest fully in His undeserved grace. God’s mercy does not wait for us to “clean up” first—He meets us right in the midst of our brokenness and calls us to follow Him. Let this truth sink in today: no one is beyond His compassion—not even you! As recipients of His abundant mercy, we are now invited to extend it freely to others.

• Discussion Questions:
  1. What stood out to you in today’s passage?
  2. What questions do you still have?
  3. What is God asking you to do in response?

End your time with prayer, and ask the Lord to help you apply what you have learned today.