Nov 03 2024

Today's Bible Verse

And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.

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In this morning's verse from 1 John, we see the power of hope in our lives. Hope in Jesus has a purifying effect. In today's Bible study, we will talk about the hope that we have in Jesus and how it changes the way we approach each day.

We have hope in Jesus because we know that we are saved by Him. While we were once unworthy of having a relationship with God, Jesus changed everything. He allowed Himself to die on a cross so that our sins could be atoned for once and for all. This shows us the great love that the Lord has for us—if He loved us enough to die for us, we can certainly trust Him with our lives. His love is the foundation of our hope.

Just before today's verse, in 1 John 3:2, we learn that the reason for hope is that Jesus will appear again and we will be like Him. This gives us confidence that no matter what we may be struggling with, very soon that struggle will end. The righteousness imparted to us by Jesus death on the cross will come full circle, and we will be holy and like Him forever. We can be assured that even though we live in a fallen world and struggle with sin, we will one day walk in righteousness and holiness forever.

This encourages us to continue striving for spiritual growth even when it becomes difficult or makes us feel like strangers in this world. Knowing that we will one day no longer battle against sin encourages us to continue growing in our sanctification each day. Remembering that God has promised to defeat our sinful desires reminds us that He has the power to help us honor Him in our actions and words today.

We have many reasons for hope as Christians, and these begin with understanding and believing that the Lord is working in our hearts to make us more and more like Him with each passing day.

Today's Prayer

Dear Lord, I am so grateful that having hope in you changes who I am. You make me desire things of God and sanctify myself with each passing day. Help me to become more and more like you, Lord. In Jesus' name, amen.

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Nov 02 2024

Yesterday's Bible Verse

Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord.:

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Yesterday's Bible study

In this morning's verse, the apostle Paul encourages the Roman church to be "fervent in spirit" as they serve the Lord. They should not look at their work as drudgery. Rather, they should see it as an opportunity to honor the Lord and bring other people to Him. This is an important lesson for us today.

Why is it essential that we serve the Lord? Just as we love Jesus because He first loved us, we should serve Him as He first served us through His ministry on Earth and through His life and death. Nothing pleases the Lord more than people delighting in Him and doing His will. Serving other people and showing them what Jesus is like through our actions is an essential part of our walks with the Lord.

When we serve, we are pouring ourselves out for others. We are giving our time, effort, energy, and even love to other people. Yet we must also remember to tend to our souls first, since serving can become very tiring if we don't. To avoid making ourselves run on empty, it is important that we spend time with the Lord … who fills us up.

We can spend time with Him by reading the Bible and devotions, praying, and worshipping in church. If you feel yourself getting worn out when you serve, think about taking stock of whether you have devoted sufficient time to being filled up by God. This is an essential part of serving others.

When we are filled up with the Lord, we will have fervent spirits, secure in Him and His love. Instead of serving taking away from us, it will become a natural expression of the love that we have already experienced from God. It will be an acknowledgment of who He is and what He has done for us, and an opportunity to serve as He has first served us.

Yesterday's Prayer

Dear Lord, help me to serve you well throughout my days. I want to help others experience your love in the same way that you have loved me so well. Thank you for your goodness to me, Lord. In Jesus' name, amen.
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