Morning Devotional October 30, 2022

 

1 John 5:1-3

“1 Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him.

2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments.

3 For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.”

Have you been born again? Do you believe Jesus is the Christ? Do you love Him?

Do you love His children? Are you keeping His commandments?

Where is your desire to be with your brothers and sisters on the day our Lord has set aside for corporate worship? Do you love them enough to want sweet fellowship with the saints? Do you find it a grievous thing to be a part of the Church in which you are a member?

What about daily Bible reading? Do you love the Lord enough to want to learn more about Him? Or is Bible study getting in the way of the things in life you want? Do you find it a grievous thing to take time out of your busy schedule to study God's Word?

What about your prayer life? Are you in constant communion with your Heavenly Father? Are the petitions you bring before Him according to His will or yours? Do you find it a grievous thing to spend precious time with your Lord and Saviour?

Oftentimes when we read these verses we think of those who are openly rebelling against God and His commandments. But what about our secret sins? What about our own neglect of God's commandments? These are all questions we should be asking ourselves. We must examine ourselves before casting judgement upon others. Do we love the Lord enough to follow His commandments?

Praise ye the Lord!!!