Day 101: The Whole Measure

Today’s Reading:
Luke 5–6, Psalm 91, Proverbs 10

Today’s Scripture: Luke 6:37–38 (NLT)
“Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn others, or it will all come back against you. Forgive others, and you will be forgiven. Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.”

Devotional:

In a world that constantly tempts us to focus on what we lack or what we think we deserve, Jesus offers something better—a life rooted in radical generosity and overflowing grace.

Luke 6:37–38 isn’t just a nice verse to quote—it’s a whole framework for Kingdom living. Jesus is flipping the script on judgment, bitterness, and selfishness. Instead of holding back or holding grudges, He invites us into a new way of life—a rhythm of releasing, forgiving, and giving.

When we stop the cycle of judgment and condemnation, we create space for healing and peace. When we forgive, we open the door to be forgiven. And when we give—whether it’s grace, time, compassion, or finances—God promises that it won’t return empty. Jesus paints a vivid picture of that return: not just given back, but overflowing, pressed down, shaken together, and pouring into our lap.

But here’s the catch—it’s not just about what you give. It’s about how you give. The measure you use will be used for you. That’s both sobering and exciting. Because if you give sparingly, you’ll live sparingly. But if you give freely, generously, joyfully… the return is supernatural.

So let’s stop measuring what we think others deserve. Let’s give as Jesus gave—to the fullest measure.

Reflection Questions:
1. Is there anyone in your life you’re holding unforgiveness toward?

2. Where is it hardest for you to believe in God’s power to restore or redeem?

3. What would it look like to surrender that area?

Prayer:
Abba,
Father, thank You for Your overwhelming grace and for calling us to live lives of generosity and forgiveness.
We’re grateful that You don’t judge us as we often judge others—but You see us through eyes of compassion and love.

Help us to release judgment and condemnation. Replace it with mercy and kindness.
Teach us to forgive like You do—without keeping score.
Let go of what’s weighing us down, and fill us with the strength to trust that You’ll handle what we can’t.

Stir our hearts to give freely—our time, our love, our resources—not out of guilt, but because we’ve been overwhelmed by Your generosity.
We trust Your promises. We receive Your joy.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Digging Deeper

Jesus’ words in Luke 6 are part of the Sermon on the Plain—a powerful section where He lays out what life in the Kingdom really looks like. His message of love, mercy, and radical generosity wasn’t just countercultural—it was revolutionary.

At the time, many people were living under the weight of religious legalism and Roman oppression. Leaders like the Pharisees were quick to judge and slow to extend grace. But Jesus called His followers to be different. He wasn’t just tweaking the system—He was flipping it upside down.

Just before these verses, Jesus challenges His listeners to love their enemies and do good to those who hurt them. So when He tells us to forgive and give, He’s continuing the theme: Kingdom people don’t live by the world’s standards. They live by love.

Psalm 91 reminds us that when we dwell in God’s presence, we’re covered by His faithfulness. And Proverbs 10 contrasts the wise and the foolish, showing us that living generously, honestly, and graciously brings life.

This is a day to reflect on the measure you’re using. Let God stretch it. Let grace overflow.