1 John 3
God wants us to be different...to be set apart. Others should see Jesus in us and be drawn to Him. If are to be different, to be set apart, then it should not come as a surprise if the world rejects us.
Others should see the Light in us:
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are indeed, the Way, the Truth, and the Life...and I have no path to the Father but through You. I DO desire You. And I want to please and glorify You and bring others to You. I want to be a Light just as You are a Light. You bless me beyond what I deserve. Thank You Jesus for the many blessings You pour out for me and for adopting me as Your son. I am not worth such love and blessings. I worry..and am harsh with my words and actions. Please forgive me. Help me overcome such sin and turn towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
Do not be surprised, my brothers and sisters, if the world hates you. v13
God wants us to be different...to be set apart. Others should see Jesus in us and be drawn to Him. If are to be different, to be set apart, then it should not come as a surprise if the world rejects us.
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Romans 12:2
Others should see the Light in us:
All who were sitting in the Sanhedrin looked intently at Stephen, and they saw that his face was like the face of an angel. Acts 6:15
You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they
put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:14-16
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are indeed, the Way, the Truth, and the Life...and I have no path to the Father but through You. I DO desire You. And I want to please and glorify You and bring others to You. I want to be a Light just as You are a Light. You bless me beyond what I deserve. Thank You Jesus for the many blessings You pour out for me and for adopting me as Your son. I am not worth such love and blessings. I worry..and am harsh with my words and actions. Please forgive me. Help me overcome such sin and turn towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
