What Jesus Did! 'The Heart of God's Messenger' — John 7:18

Thursday, May 26, 2022

[Teaching in the Temple, Jesus continued,] "Those who speak for themselves want glory only for themselves, but a person who seeks to honor the one who sent him speaks truth, not lies."
— John 7:18 NLT

Key Thought

What's your motive for pursuing Jesus? Why would you want to share your faith with a friend? Why would you speak to someone else about your Christian values? Jesus reminds us that the motivation of God's messengers is to honor the Father. So let's ask ourselves if what we say, teach, explain, expound, or suggest brings honor to God, or only to ourselves.

Today's Prayer

Father, may the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart and the motives for my speech be pleasing to you and bring you glory. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

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About This Devotional

What Jesus Did! is a series of one-year devotional guides through each gospel, using one short scripture passage each day and following the Gospel in sequential order. Each devotional consists of a scripture passage and a reflection and a prayer which open up the day's scripture and show how it challenges you to live for Jesus.

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