GB News Daily Reflection — Thursday 17th September 2026

In today's GB News Daily Reflection, we remember that Jesus's teachings suggest that receiving mercy should make us more merciful.

"Matthew 18, verse 28 is a strong lesson on forgiveness. And his fellow suffered, fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, have patience with me, and I will pay you all. But he would not, and send him into prison.

"Jesus tells the story of his servant who has been forgiven an enormous debt, yet almost immediately encounters a fellow servant who owes him a much smaller amount. Instead of showing patience, he grabs him and demands repayment. The contrast is shocking. He has received mercy, but somehow forgets what mercy feels like.

"The difference between the two debts is enormous. The first servant has been forgiven far more than he could ever possibly pay. Yet the smaller debt becomes the only thing he can see. There's a lesson here for all of us.

"Most of us can remember vacations and so on gave us another chance. Perhaps after a serious mistake, a poor decision, or words we deeply regretted. Forgiveness can be a precious gift. It does not mean pretending that wrong has not happened. It does not mean ignoring justice or allowing harmful behaviour to continue. It means remembering that people can feel they can make mistakes and still have the possibility of restoration.

"Mercy received can become mercy shared. So let us pray. Merciful God, thank you for the forgiveness we have received. Give us generous hearts. Patience with those who make mistakes and wisdom to combine mercy with justice."

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