Nov 09 2024

Afternoon Bible Verse

Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering…

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All Christians should have a certain look. This isn't necessarily based on what we wear or our physical appearance, but rather on our actions and how we interact with each other.

In Colossians, the Apostle Paul tells his readers what the Christian life looks like. At the point of salvation, our life becomes hidden in Christ—meaning that Christ is seen and who we are is secondary. This process means that we take on a new look as we put on spiritual clothing.

Colossians 3:12 lists the characteristics that should be seen in our lives—mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, and longsuffering… to name a few.

So, how can we develop these characteristics? They have been modeled for us through the life of Christ. We can read multiple examples of these traits modeled through Jesus' interactions with others.

The understanding of who God is and that we are His children encourages us to be like God. His love is extended to us even as we still fail to demonstrate these characteristics. His grace compels us to keep following Him.

God's Spirit in us gives us the power and strength to become more like Him. Everything we say and do is a representation of Christ. It isn't a heavy burden to become more godly. It's the work of the Holy Spirit in us.

Afternoon Prayer

Dear God, your Word says that I am to be clothed in your character, but I am incapable of becoming like you on my own. Please fill me with your Spirit and take away the parts of me that are in conflict with who you are. Help me to be patient with others as they are patient with me. Let us encourage each other as your children. Thank you for choosing me. In Jesus' name, amen.

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Nov 08 2024

Yesterday Afternoon's Bible Verse

Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.:

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Yesterday Afternoon's Bible study

A short hymn of praise that is only a few lines long is called a doxology. In Jewish tradition, a form of a doxology served as the end of each part of the service. At the end of the Epistle to the Romans we find a doxology in the form of a prayer.

Paul writes to the believers in Rome, and all who read it, with the focus on hope.

First, we must believe in the God of hope—not because we expect Him to do anything for us but because we have faith in Him. Then, as we believe, God will fill us with joy and peace. This is not a temporary fix; it is unending joy and peace that is produced by the Holy Spirit. Seeking God takes our eyes off of our current circumstances and onto the things of God.

The end result is that we "abound" with joy and peace. We are filled so full of these gifts that they overflow to everyone around us.

Most every day we encounter someone who feels depressed, sad, or hopeless. God is the giver of hope and the source of our hope. We are made in the image of God and carry His hope with us. God can use our lives to point others to Him as the only true giver of hope.

Yesterday Afternoon's Prayer

Lord, thank you for giving me hope. When I look around the world and see suffering and pain, it can be challenging to keep my eyes on you. Please remind me that you hold all the answers to life's problems, no matter how hopeless they may seem. Fill me with your hope and help me to carry it with me everywhere I go. In Jesus' name, amen.
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