NOVEMBER 20
FRUITFUL MULTIPLICATION
Jude 1-2
1 Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to those who are called, sanctified by God the Father, and kept for Jesus Christ: 2 Mercy to you and peace and love be multiplied. (WEB)
Many of the New Testament letters begin with a greeting from the author. Often, you'll find greetings that include words like grace, mercy, and peace from both the Father and the Son in the writer's salutation. The reason these words are continually emphasized throughout these letters is that it is our Father's heart for us to live in a constant awareness of His grace, His mercy, and His peace every day.
In today's Bible reading, Jude addresses those who are sanctified by the Father and kept for Jesus—meaning everyone who has received the gift of His Son. In his salutation, Jude also writes, "Mercy to you and peace and love be multiplied." I believe that God doesn't just want to add mercy, peace, and love to our daily lives; He wants to multiply them!
As you go about your daily activities today, may you carry a deep awareness of the mercy that God has for you. May His peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard your heart and mind, and may you know beyond any doubt that nothing in all of creation can ever separate you from His wonderful, everlasting love.
Philippians 4:6-7
6 In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. (WEB)
1 Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to those who are called, sanctified by God the Father, and kept for Jesus Christ: 2 Mercy to you and peace and love be multiplied. (WEB)
Many of the New Testament letters begin with a greeting from the author. Often, you'll find greetings that include words like grace, mercy, and peace from both the Father and the Son in the writer's salutation. The reason these words are continually emphasized throughout these letters is that it is our Father's heart for us to live in a constant awareness of His grace, His mercy, and His peace every day.
In today's Bible reading, Jude addresses those who are sanctified by the Father and kept for Jesus—meaning everyone who has received the gift of His Son. In his salutation, Jude also writes, "Mercy to you and peace and love be multiplied." I believe that God doesn't just want to add mercy, peace, and love to our daily lives; He wants to multiply them!
As you go about your daily activities today, may you carry a deep awareness of the mercy that God has for you. May His peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard your heart and mind, and may you know beyond any doubt that nothing in all of creation can ever separate you from His wonderful, everlasting love.
Philippians 4:6-7
6 In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. (WEB)