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

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: 3 John 1:5-8

“Beloved, it is a faithful thing you do in all your efforts for these brothers, strangers as they are, who testified to your love before the church. You will do well to send them on their journey in a manner worthy of God. For they have gone out for the sake of the name, accepting nothing from the Gentiles. Therefore we ought to support people like these, that we may be fellow workers for the truth.”
‭‭3 John‬ ‭1:5-8‬ ‭ESV‬‬

CONSIDER: Here's a great example of ministering to and serving fellow believers that are not well-known to us but are well known to like-minded friends of ours that are aligned relationally and theologically. To accept them lovingly into our fellowship and help them in their work and support them any way we can. The church testifies of the appropriateness of such love. The church must support fellow workers in the gospel.

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?

PRAY: Pray these verses to God as a prayer. Pour out your heart in praise to God. Pray for others. Present needs to Him.