Bearing with One Another - All Our Daily Bread Daily Devotionals for 2025

Bible in a Year : 1 Samuel 10-12, Luke 9:37-62

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
Ephesians 4:2

Today's Scripture & Insight : Ephesians 4:1-6

I stopped behind a car at a red light the other day and noticed a bright sticker on the rear window boldly stating: “New Driver. Please Be Patient.” Given all the road rage we hear about (or experience), what a great reminder to be patient with other drivers.

As I looked at the sticker, I wondered what would happen if people carried around signs that alerted us that they’re a “New Parent” or “New Christian”. If we knew what our neighbours, co-workers or others we encounter throughout our day were going through, would we be more patient and even help them deal with their struggles?

We may be rushing through our days trying to avoid being interrupted by others, but let’s consider how Jesus treated people. He wasn’t in a hurry. He had compassion on people and took the time to comfort, teach and show love to those He encountered.

As believers in Jesus, we’re called to “live a life worthy of the calling [we] have received” (Ephesians 4:1). The apostle Paul says that includes being “completely humble and gentle; [being] patient, bearing with one another in love” (v. 2); and making every effort to live in peace and unity with each other (v. 3).

We may not know what challenges people are facing, but we can be patient with them. Let’s be an expression of Jesus’ love to everyone we encounter on our daily path.

By: Nancy Gavilanes

Reflect & Pray
How can you be more patient with others? Who can you be a blessing to today?

Dear God, please help me to be more loving and patient with those You place in my path.