When people learn you're a Christian, they want to know if you’re "for real."
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Many people have tried religion or church, and had a bad experience with someone who wasn’t really reflecting Jesus in their attitude or actions. God is making His appeal to the world through us (see 2 Corinthians 5:20), which is why it’s so important for us to love people like Jesus does.
Do you know anyone who just lights up a room? Like that person, Christians who let the light of Jesus shine through their love for people can change the whole atmosphere around them. Unbelievers should feel something different (in a good way) about us—even if they don't understand why.
Wherever you go today, aim to be salt and light (see Matthew 5:16), so those around you will know that your relationship with Jesus is the real thing, and that His love is for them, too.
Prayer Starter: Father, thank You for equipping me to love people like Jesus today. Please help me reflect You well in everything I say and do, so the people in my path can eventually find You. In Jesus’ name, amen.
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Mon: Job 8-10, Matthew 23:1-12, Psalm 115, Proverb 8:1-3
Tues: Job 11-14, Matthew 23:13-22, Psalm 11, Proverb 8:4-5
Wed: Job 15-17, Matthew 23-39, Psalm 19, Proverb 8:6-7
Thurs: Job 18-20, Matthew 24:1-14, Psalm 116:1-11, Proverb 8:8-9
Fri: Job 21-23, Matthew 24:15-25, Psalm 116:12-19, Prov 8:10-13
Sat: Job 24-28, Matthew 26-35, Psalm 13, Proverb 8:14-16
Sun: 2 Kings 4:42-44, Mark 6:30-44
Matthew 5:13-14 (AMPC)