Devotionals for May 17, 2024
Come celebrate Water Baptisms with us this Sunday at 8:15, 9:45, and 11:15am!
READ
1 John:17-18 NLT
17 If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need but shows no compassion—how can God’s love be in that person? 18 Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions.
Proverbs 28:27
27 Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their eyes to poverty will be cursed.
Luke 16:9 NLT
9 Here’s the lesson: Use your worldly resources to benefit others and make friends. Then, when your possessions are gone, they will welcome you to an eternal home.
17 If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need but shows no compassion—how can God’s love be in that person? 18 Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions.
Proverbs 28:27
27 Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their eyes to poverty will be cursed.
Luke 16:9 NLT
9 Here’s the lesson: Use your worldly resources to benefit others and make friends. Then, when your possessions are gone, they will welcome you to an eternal home.
REFLECT
Q: Examine your worldly resources. What are they?
Q: Are you using your worldly resources to benefit others and make friends?
Q: Are you using your resources to model faith and obedience to God? What is one tangible action you can take today that will bring a blessing to someone?
Q: Are you using your worldly resources to benefit others and make friends?
Q: Are you using your resources to model faith and obedience to God? What is one tangible action you can take today that will bring a blessing to someone?
APPLY
SING
PRAY
"And don’t let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one."
Holy Spirit, help me guard my heart against the evil one. Send your grace to me. Lord, open my mind as I read Your word, and help me fortify myself against the temptations that take me away from Your love. Most merciful Father, give me the strength to recognize my self-righteousness and to turn from selfish desires that teardown my relationship with You and the people in my life.
Holy Spirit, help me guard my heart against the evil one. Send your grace to me. Lord, open my mind as I read Your word, and help me fortify myself against the temptations that take me away from Your love. Most merciful Father, give me the strength to recognize my self-righteousness and to turn from selfish desires that teardown my relationship with You and the people in my life.