God’s Truth for Trying Times - 11/12/21

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 1:11-12

“Beloved, do not imitate evil but imitate good. Whoever does good is from God; whoever does evil has not seen God. Demetrius has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself. We also add our testimony, and you know that our testimony is true.”
‭‭3 John‬ ‭1:11-12‬ ‭ESV‬‬

CONSIDER: Here is a beautiful example of someone who loves the Lord Jesus and obeys the word of God and does what is right and has a good reputation in the church. The church is able to vouch for them and everyone believes the report because it is backed up by a life that is true. We are to imitate what is good, not what is evil. Where the imitate Jesus and all of those to imitate him. We are to do good, which means that we love Jesus and his word and his church and all people.

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.