God’s Truth for Trying Times - 10/3/21

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 3:1

See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. [1 John 3:1 ESV]

CONSIDER: It's because of God's love that he saves us and brings us into his family. The world doesn't get it, doesn't understand it, because the world doesn't believe in him. But when God opens your eyes to the truth, you gladly believe in Christ.

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?