1 John 3:19: And by this we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before Him.
If our lives manifest these things that John has talked about, we will have an assurance when we come before God in prayer. John has made it very clear that it is possible to be ashamed at the appearing of Christ. A great many folk talk about the coming of Christ, but they don’t seem to be doing anything. When you and I come into His presence, it is going to be a very awesome experience because He is going to demand some fruit. What have you been doing? He said, “If ye love me, keep my commandments” (John 14:15). One of His commandments is to get the Word of God out, to take it to the ends of the earth. 1
Loving Him
How are you personally involved in getting the Word of God out to the rest of the world? You could forward this Bible study to someone else. You could come to a prayer meeting to pray for missionaries. You could disciple a new believer. You could bring the word to someone in jail. You could disciple your own children or grandchildren in the ways of the Lord. You could do a lot of things, but will you do anything?
For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister. Hebrews 6:10
Loving Others
It is easy to know you are of the truth, if you obey the truth. – TWEET IT
Changing Me
Lord, thank You for being the way, truth, and life. Lord, thank you for being my way, truth, and life.
1. McGee, J. V. (1991). Thru the Bible commentary: The Epistles (1 John) (electronic ed., Vol. 56). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.
