DAY 360 – CHRONOLOGICAL BIBLE IN ONE YEAR DEVOTIONAL -
Flowing naturally from Day 359, where we were called to live perfected in love and established in truth, today’s readings urge us to guard that love and truth with vigilance, reverence, and renewed devotion. Jude and John speak with urgency to believers living in times of spiritual pressure, compromise, and distraction.
Jude 1 calls believers to contend earnestly for the faith once delivered to the saints. False teachings, moral compromise, and subtle distortions of grace threaten the purity of the gospel. Jude reminds us that grace never excuses sin; instead, it empowers holy living. He encourages believers to build themselves up in faith, pray in the Holy Spirit, keep themselves in God’s love, and show mercy with wisdom. The chapter ends with a powerful assurance: God is able to keep us from falling and present us blameless with great joy.
In Revelation 1, the curtain is drawn back to reveal the glorified Christ—majestic, sovereign, and eternal. John’s vision reminds us that Jesus is not only Savior but reigning Lord. He walks among the lampstands, fully aware of the condition of His churches. This revelation strengthens our hope: Christ is alive, in control, and speaking to His people.
Revelation 2 brings Christ’s personal messages to the churches. He commends faithfulness, perseverance, and doctrinal purity—but He also confronts compromise and waning love. The church in Ephesus stands as a sober reminder: it is possible to be right in doctrine yet wrong in devotion. Jesus calls His people to remember, repent, and return to their first love. Faithfulness must be fueled by love, not routine.
Together, these passages urge us to remain alert, anchored in truth, deeply in love with Christ, and responsive to His voice.
Personal Reflection: Are you actively contending for the faith in truth and love? Has your devotion to Christ grown cold or routine? What does Jesus see when He walks among the lampstands of your heart?
Prayer: Dear Lord, help me contend for the faith with humility and courage. Guard my heart from compromise and renew my first love for You. Keep me faithful, alert, and devoted as I walk in Your truth and listen closely to Your voice. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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