God’s Truth for Trying Times - 12/7/21

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 Timothy 4:1-3 

Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared, who forbid marriage and require abstinence from foods that God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. [1 Timothy 4:1-3 ESV]

CONSIDER: God clearly lets us know ahead of time that in the later days, the last days, before Christ's return, many will give themselves over to lies and evil and legalistic slavery. But true believers are to receive his good gifts thankfully and gratefully because they know the truth.

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.