Scripture Reading…Ephesians 5:15-20
Devotion
Have you ever been misunderstood? It’s frustrating to attempt to express your feelings, and for those expressions to be taken in the wrong way. You know, God wants to be understood as well. He has given us the Bible as a way to communicate to us, even to our hearts. He wants to lead us into life everlasting, and He expects us to comprehend what He is saying! In Ephesians 5:15-20, His intentions are very clear. He wants us to “understand what the Lord wants you to do” NLT. We are to be thoughtful! To think about what we’ve read in the revealed Word of God and then to allow that knowledge to become faithful actions! “So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ” Romans 10:17.
If you wonder, “What’s God’s will for my life?” Read 1 Thessalonians 4:3, “God’s will is for you to be holy…” In all things, you can quickly evaluate right from wrong by remembering this scripture! And then acting on its instruction.
God will guide us into truth through His Word, John 16:13. It’s possible that we have believed false ideas. God sets us free from the bondage of sin by telling us the truth, John 8:32. The Bible will both correct those errors, and it will reveal the truth, 1 Timothy 3:16-17. To say that the Bible is not understandable, is to doubt the ability God has to communicate with His creation! That’s just not possible. He loves us, and He wants to teach us how to become more like Him. How will you prepare yourself to understand the Bible even better this week?
CHALLENGE FOR THE DAY
Walk at least one mile today.
Respond to the online community.
Tell God about the people who have hurt or upset you today. Ask God to help you love them. then ask God to forgive them for hurting you. Talk about forgiveness when you respond to the online community today. Why it is so hard, why it is so important, etc…