1 John 3:23-24
“I believe…”
This is God’s commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us. All who obey his commandments abide in him, and he abides in them. And by this we know that he abides in us, by the Spirit that he has given us.
1 John 3:23-24
John describes belief not as a mere intellectual exercise, but as love, action, and abiding.
Notice how the whole Trinity is at work in this passage: Father, Son, and Spirit. As you reflect on each of these, which do you feel most familiar with? Which do you want to know more?
Notice that belief is not only about relationship with God, but also relationship with others. Who in your life has influenced and encouraged your faith? Who can you love and share your faith with?
PRAYER FOR THIS WEEK
Gracious and holy Father, please give me intellect to understand you, reason to discern you, diligence to seek you, wisdom to find you, a spirit to know you, a heart to meditate upon you, ears to hear you, eyes to see you, a tongue to proclaim you, a way of life pleasing to you, patience to wait for you, and perseverance to look for you. Grant me a perfect end, your holy presence, a blessed resurrection, and life everlasting. Amen.