Jun 25 2025

Afternoon Bible Verse

For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

Afternoon Bible study

Jesus was the perfect example of how to live selflessly. Throughout Scripture we see numerous examples of Him serving the needs of others. He went out of His way to talk to people whom everyone else avoided. He healed people of diseases and showed compassion to the needy.

Do we live a life that could be considered selfless? It's important as followers of Jesus that our life looks different from the rest of the world that doesn't serve God.

As difficult as it can sometimes be, we should always consider the needs of others. We remember how we felt as children when someone else got the last cookie or piece of cake. It was disappointing. We thought life wasn't fair! As adults, we should live in a way that makes us willing to share our last cookie, or be willing to give someone else the coat off our backs.

We should be generous in how we serve other people. Instead of doing the minimum of what we think God wants of us, we should do more, without hesitation.

And we should be joyful when we serve others. There is no point in being selfless as a follower of Jesus if we do it begrudgingly. It should bring us joy to share God's love.

Jesus set the ultimate example of selflessness. With His help, we can also serve others in a way that honors God.

Afternoon Prayer

God, every day I'm presented with opportunities to serve you. My prayer is that I would serve others with a selfless heart. Help me to put the needs of others before my own. I want to be generous and giving in how I serve. Let me be an example of serving others with joy that encourages other believers to do the same. Give me the confidence I need to be willing to live out my faith by serving your people. In Jesus' name, amen.

Jun 24 2025

Yesterday Afternoon's Bible Verse

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! :

Yesterday Afternoon's Bible study

Unity in the Body of Christ is beautiful. It is pleasing to God and brings joy to those who experience it. But how can we achieve unity in a world where people tend to only look out for themselves? It begins with seeking God's desire for our relationships, which goes beyond our own intent and expectations.

In order to live in unity with others, someone has to be willing to sacrifice their feelings and desires for the sake of living in harmony. When we seek peace, rather than always having to have our own way, we are demonstrating that unity is a priority.

When there is unity, people experience a kind of joy that goes beyond feeling happy. It's a feeling in our soul that things are good and right. It's a result of the unity that has taken place—everyone is on the same team, with the same purpose, wanting to accomplish the same goals.

Unity takes work and effort. It never just happens. Christian unity occurs when people come together, and their only purpose is to worship God. It means that we forgive others, instead of holding onto a grudge and harboring hard feelings. We sacrifice what we want for the sake of the whole group.

A disunified group of Christians speaks to the world—but not in the right way. It conveys the message, "We can't get along with each other, so there probably isn't much hope that we will get along with you". It mars the image of the Church and hurts its witness. Where there is disunity, God's blessing and His Spirit cannot abide among His people.

Unity should be our priority. And it is only accomplished through the power of the Holy Spirit. What can we sacrifice today to obtain unity with other believers?

Yesterday Afternoon's Prayer

God, help me to seek unity in my relationships with others. When I'm feeling selfish, remind me how you desire unity among your people. Help me to humble myself when I want my own way. God, I know you are patient with me. Give me patience with others even when they are selfish. Give your Church unity in our thoughts and actions as the Body of Christ. Help us to seek peace above everything. Thank you for bringing unity to your people so we can honor you with our lives. In Jesus' name, amen.
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