DAILY INSPIRATION Wednesday October 18. 2023.
OCTOBER SCRIPTURE: PSALM 10.
THEME: “O LORD, ARISE AND JUDGE THE WICKED AND SAVE THE OPPRESSED.”
THE JUDGMENT OF THE WICKED SERIES
DAY 18: WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 18. 2023.
TODAY’S INSPIRATION: 1 JOHN 2V1-6.
“1 My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:
2 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.
3 And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.
4 He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
5 But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.
6 He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.” (KJV)
INSPIRATION NOTE:
In this particular passage, the author emphasizes the conduct expected of believers and highlights the impending judgment of God. Addressing fellow believers, the text urges us to lead lives characterized by sincere love for one another, reminding them of their adoption as God’s children and the powerful transformation this entails.
Furthermore, it underscores the essential nature of obedience to God’s commandments as evidence of genuine faith. While emphasizing the certainty of God’s imminent judgment, the passage provides encouragement for believers by reminding them that those who abide in Christ will find assurance and confidence when facing divine scrutiny.
Overall, this noteworthy section of the scripture serves as a poignant reminder of the inseparable link between our conduct as believers and our eternal destiny in the face of God’s judgment.
PRAYER
Heavenly Father,
We humbly come before Your presence, knowing that we are prone to stumble and fall in our journey of faith. But we find solace in the words of 1 John 2:1b, where it assures us that You have provided an advocate, Jesus Christ, who intercedes on our behalf. We thank You for His grace that covers our shortcomings and His forgiveness that washes away our sins.
Fill us with Your Holy Spirit, empowering us to resist temptation and to live in a manner that honors You.As we encounter challenges and struggles, remind us of the assurance we have in Jesus, our advocate.
May our lives be a testament to Your transforming power, drawing others closer to Your embrace.
In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
