God’s Truth for Trying Times - 6/9/20

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: Colossians 3:23-24

“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.”  (Colossians‬ ‭3:23-24‬)

CONSIDER: These verses are written with the doctrinal indicatives of Christ preeminent, dying for our sins, promising to restore the world, and we are to live the truth out in practical ways. So that whatever we do, we work from the heart, for the Lord and not for people. We should do our work to please God, and when we please God we also please reasonable people. This is done with assurance that we belong to Jesus forever.

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.