As the world marks October 7th #TheFirstWord with Bishop Robert Gosselin

As the world marks October 7th — a date that still feels like a wound — Bishop Robert Gosselin reflects on the brutality of the 2023 Hamas attacks, the lives lost, the hostages taken, and the families who still carry the weight of that day. Through the story of two friends, Aner Shapira and Hersh Goldberg-Polin, we confront the reality of evil and the Christian call to cling to what is good — with three practical steps for this week: pray one name, speak plainly, and show up. This devotional brings clarity, compassion, and moral courage to a moment the world must not forget. Romans 12:9 reminds us that genuine love requires moral clarity — to hate what is evil and hold fast to what is good. Romans 12:9 — “Let love be genuine. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.” SEO TAGS: October 7 anniversary, Israel remembrance, Hamas attack 2023, Nova music festival attack, hostage crisis Israel, Christian response to suffering, Romans 12:9 devotional, Bishop Robert Gosselin, The First Word devotional, Confessing Anglican Church, moral clarity Christian teaching, confronting evil with Scripture, hope in suffering, faith during tragedy, Christian encouragement, daily devotional video, Bible teaching today, Aner Shapira, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Christians stand with Israel, antisemitism Christian response #TheFirstWord #Israel #October7 #Romans12 #ChristianTeaching #hopeinsuffering #UNFORGO7TEN ALL MEDIA USED BY PERMISSION or LICENSE Image credit: IDF Audio content credit: Adobe Stock