God’s Truth for Trying Times - 10/11/21

We need God’s truth in trying times. Read the Scripture passage, think about what it is saying, then pray; by yourself or with your household. Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly (Col. 3:16).

READ: 1 John 3:17-18

But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him? Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth. [1 John 3:17-18 ESV] 

CONSIDER: Here is a beautiful depiction, or really description, of what love does. Love for Christ and the church leads to helping others tangibly with life's needs. Our love should not merely be expressed in words, it is shown in our truthful actions.

THINK: What does this declare about God? What are God’s people being called to do? What assurance is given? How does the Word of God transform our hearts and lives and relationships?