Do you need a reminder about God’s expectations of you?
See how very much our Father loves
us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are! But the people who
belong to this world don't recognize that we are God's children because they
don't know him. Dear friends, we are already God's children, but he has not yet
shown us what we will be like when Christ appears. But we do know that we will
be like him, for we will see him as he really is. And all who have this
eager expectation will keep themselves pure, just as he is pure. Everyone
who sins is breaking God's law, for all sin is contrary to the law of God. And
you know that Jesus came to take away our sins, and there is no sin in him.
Anyone who continues to live in him will not sin. But anyone who keeps on
sinning does not know him or understand who he is. 1 John 3:1-6 (Underlined for
emphasis.)
Purity - White hollyhocks
Near Jerusalem, Israel
What does
He expect of His children? Purity. What else?
What can we bring to the LORD? What
kind of offerings should we give him? Should we bow before God with offerings
of yearling calves? Should we offer him thousands of rams and ten thousand
rivers of olive oil? Should we sacrifice our firstborn children to pay for our
sins? No, O people, the LORD has told you what is good, and this is what he
requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with
your God. Micah
6:6-8 (Underlined for emphasis.)
So, what
are you doing today to respond to God’s expectations or requirements? The
choice is yours. Choose wisely.
So
I am willing to endure anything if it will bring salvation and eternal glory in
Christ Jesus to those God has chosen. This is a trustworthy saying: If we die
with him, we will also live with him. If we endure hardship, we will reign with
him. If we deny him, he will deny us. If we are unfaithful, he remains
faithful, for he cannot deny who he is. Remind everyone about these things, and
command them in God's presence to stop fighting over words. Such arguments are
useless, and they can ruin those who hear them. 2 Timothy 2:10-14
Prayer
– Lord God, I am willing to endure anything—to live in such a way to please
You. Help each of us, our families and friends make good decisions…day by day.
Meditate.
Consider God’s guidance—His requirements—in scripture. Read God’s word and
listen to what He is saying.
Verse
of Salvation ~ So get rid of all evil behavior. Be done with all deceit,
hypocrisy, jealousy, and all unkind speech. Like newborn babies, you must crave
pure spiritual milk so that you will grow into a full experience of salvation.
Cry out for this nourishment, now that you have had a taste of the Lord's
kindness. 1 Peter
2:1-3
My gratitude for today: God’s
presence in my life. God’s promise of never leaving or forsaking me. Creation
that is evident of God’s handiwork.
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