Devotionals for October 5, 2022
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READ
JOHN 3:16-21
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son. This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed. But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God.
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son. This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed. But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God.
REFLECT
John connects believing in Christ with coming into the light. Jesus is the Light of the world, our hope from all shame and guilt. And John paints Christ as the merciful Savior of the world.
APPLY
Q: According to this passage, what do those who live by the truth do?
Q: Which parts of your life and heart do you need to bring before the Light of the world?
Q: How does reflecting on Christ and having a pure heart impact the way you share the Gospel to others?
Q: Which parts of your life and heart do you need to bring before the Light of the world?
Q: How does reflecting on Christ and having a pure heart impact the way you share the Gospel to others?
SING
PRAY
"Give us today our daily bread."
Father, you are all I need — my daily bread and water of life! I can come before you in confidence because of your Son, Jesus. Thank you for your mercy! Amen.
Father, you are all I need — my daily bread and water of life! I can come before you in confidence because of your Son, Jesus. Thank you for your mercy! Amen.