DAY
13: Remember the Seriousness
Read: Jude 17-23.
As you read Jude, verse 17-23, you’ll see that the Christian life is a long road that will, at times, be full of difficulty and scoffers. But Jude encourages the believer to be built up by faith and prayer. Satan, the accuser and liar will work hard as you are only days away from getting started on your mission in Guatemala. Do not be discouraged, but “keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life” (v. 21).
In addition, look at the seriousness of the instruction in verses 22-23. “Have mercy on those who doubt; save others by snatching them out of the fire; to others show mercy with fear, hating even the garment stained by the flesh.” As God’s people, we have an obligation to show mercy and engage with the world in such as way that may snatch others out of the fire. This is serious. Their future is the fire apart from God’s intervention and you, according to this verse may have a hand in that intervention!
While it is important to remember that you are not a savior, nor do you have the power to save, you represent the King of Kings, the Living God who does save. Love God, have faith and pray, and you may have an opportunity to snatch someone out of the fire.
Read: Jude 17-23.
As you read Jude, verse 17-23, you’ll see that the Christian life is a long road that will, at times, be full of difficulty and scoffers. But Jude encourages the believer to be built up by faith and prayer. Satan, the accuser and liar will work hard as you are only days away from getting started on your mission in Guatemala. Do not be discouraged, but “keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life” (v. 21).
In addition, look at the seriousness of the instruction in verses 22-23. “Have mercy on those who doubt; save others by snatching them out of the fire; to others show mercy with fear, hating even the garment stained by the flesh.” As God’s people, we have an obligation to show mercy and engage with the world in such as way that may snatch others out of the fire. This is serious. Their future is the fire apart from God’s intervention and you, according to this verse may have a hand in that intervention!
While it is important to remember that you are not a savior, nor do you have the power to save, you represent the King of Kings, the Living God who does save. Love God, have faith and pray, and you may have an opportunity to snatch someone out of the fire.
Challenge: Remember the
seriousness of why you are going on this mission trip: to show mercy
and maybe snatch the lost out of the fire.
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