Nov 22 2024

Afternoon Bible Verse

Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned.

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Christianity isn't about having vast knowledge of genealogies and traditions in the Bible. Jesus never said that people would know we are Christians by our doctrine, preaching, or theology. Our Christian maturity isn't based on our intelligence, age, or how long we've been saved. It's not even measured by how much we pray or read the Bible. While these are important disciplines that help our faith grow and stay strong, the true test of our faith is how much we love or show charity to each other. It's essential to move toward the goal of loving others more. We need to be careful not to focus so much on the knowledge of God and the Bible that we forget to apply His truths to our lives. We must live out our faith in how we treat others.

Genuine and whole-hearted love comes from a pure faith in God. We become more loving by understanding how much God loves us. The apostle Paul knew how important it was to be rooted and established in God's love. The more we open our lives to receiving love and allowing others to love, the more our love for God will grow and overflow to those around us.

Afternoon Prayer

Dear Lord, help me do what is good and acceptable to you. May I learn to love others out of a pure heart. I want to have a better understanding of your love so that it affects how I treat other people. I desire to speak words that honor you. Thank you for helping me mature in my faith and become more like you. In Jesus' name, amen.

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Nov 21 2024

Yesterday Afternoon's Bible Verse

And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the Lord his God.:

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Yesterday Afternoon's Bible study

In 1 Samuel 30, King David has been informed that he cannot go and fight with the Philistine army against the Israelites. David had made a tremendous error—he had gone to King Achish with some of his men and pretended to be on the Philistines' side. God had mercy on David and did not allow him to fight against the people that God would one day call him to lead. While David was gone, the Amalekites had raided his base camp and taken everything, including children, women, and all David's possessions. David's men were discouraged and frustrated, and threatened to kill him. This afternoon's verse shows us that David had hit rock bottom … but he encouraged himself in the Lord.

There are times in life when we've made bad decisions that affect us and those around us. It can be especially discouraging when we let others down. The only hope we have is in the Lord. We can choose to live in self-pity, or we can turn to the Lord. King David decided on the latter. God has always been faithful and He will continue to show His grace if we go to Him with all of our needs.

Yesterday Afternoon's Prayer

God, help me remember that you will never leave me or forsake me. Even when I make bad decisions and have to suffer the consequences, I pray that you would show mercy to me. Help me always run to you to ease my burdens and encourage me. In Jesus' name, amen.


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