July 13, 2020


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Afternoon Bible Verse
"For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another."
Galatians 5:13 (KJV)



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Afternoon Bible Study
The first time new teenage drivers are given a set of car keys, they feel like they have been handed the world. They can go where they want, when they want, and do whatever they wish to do--as long as they have permission from their parents.

Although these teens have been given a new kind of freedom, it comes with limitations. If they should misuse their freedom, they can suffer consequences or have their freedom taken away. Why? Because their parents love them and know that they could suffer more painful consequences down the road if they don't learn to operate within the boundaries they have been given.

As followers of Jesus, we have been called unto liberty. God paid the price of our freedom with the life of Jesus. His sacrifice on the cross enabled us to break free from a life of sin. This liberty is given to set us free from the effects of sin in our lives. We can live in that freedom, or we can fool ourselves into believing that our liberty gives us permission to sin.


We have been freed from sin, so we can have a relationship with God--not so we can misuse our freedom to keep sinning. Instead, we can live in God's love and goodness so that we can serve others. The depth of our love for God can be seen in how willing we are to meet other people's needs.

Because Christ has set us free, we don't serve each other out of obligation, but as a reflection of the life of service that Jesus lived on Earth. Our life was never meant to be about us and what we want because that isn't the example Jesus set for us. Everything we have been given, including salvation, has been given to us so we can give it away. When God sets us free, we are completely free. Let us choose to remain that way so that we can serve others.
Afternoon Prayer
God, I am so grateful for the freedom you have given to me. It wasn't your plan that I would ever be separated from you by the sin in my life. Help me to understand the liberty that comes from living for you, so that I can serve others. Always let my motivation be to live my life in the same way Jesus lived His--thinking of others first. It's not easy for me to set aside my pride and humble myself. I need you to show me how to live this way because it isn't natural to me. But through you, I can do all things. In Jesus's name, amen.
Yesterday Afternoon
July 12, 2020
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Yesterday Afternoon's Bible Verse
"The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them."
Proverbs 12:26 (KJV)



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Yesterday Afternoon's Bible Study
"King Solomon, who wrote most of the Book of Proverbs, has been known throughout history for the extraordinary wisdom God bestowed upon him. Proverbs is packed with Solomon's wise and godly words … words we can live by.

Proverbs 12:26 is one of the life-application verses. Although at first glance it seems to tell us that as believers, we should consider ourselves better than others, that is not what it means.

When the scripture says, "The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour…" it means that we, as followers of Jesus, should care about our neighbor's soul. We should live and speak in a way that guides others toward a relationship with God."


In sharp contrast, the second part of the verse says that those who follow the wicked can be led astray. As Christians, we should never choose to deceive or lead others down the wrong path. Our actions can be a tool that the Holy Spirit uses to draw others to Him.

Those who are righteous should live a righteous life that encourages their neighbors. Wisdom holds that those who are wicked will continue to lead others in a life that is in opposition to godliness.

What an opportunity we have to share the Gospel of Christ! When we spread God's love, we are fulfilling the purpose that God has given us as believers.
Yesterday Afternoon's Prayer
Dear Lord, help me to be a good neighbor to those around me. I know you care about each person and can use me to lead them to you. Forgive me for the times when I haven't been conscious of my influence on others. Thank you for entrusting me with your Gospel. Help me understand the urgency of sharing your love with others. In Jesus's name, amen.
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