Day 341 · December 7

A devotional for today

Today’s readings

• Old Testament: HOSEA 6:1-9:17
• New Testament: 3 JOHN 1:1-15
• Psalm: PSALM 126:1-6
• Proverb: PROVERBS 29:12-14

Old Testament

God desires faithful love and true knowledge of Him, not empty religious performance. Israel keeps returning to idols instead of returning wholeheartedly to God.

New Testament

John celebrates believers who walk in truth and faithfully support those who serve Christ, while warning against prideful control.

Psalm

Past sorrow turns to laughter and harvest. Those who sow in tears can trust God with the harvest. Proverb Summary Leaders shape the moral climate around them; justice matters especially for the poor. Discover Jesus Jesus wants more than religious activity. He forms people who walk in truth, serve humbly, and bear fruit through faithful love. Reflect

Where has routine replaced wholehearted devotion to Christ? Fellowship Encourage someone whose faithful service may be largely unseen.

Prayer

Jesus, draw my heart back to You. Let my faith be sincere, humble, and fruitful. Amen.

Live

Do one quiet act of faithful service without seeking recognition.