Fast Day 7
Day 7 - January 17
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” — John 3:16 (ESV)
As we continue in the 21-day fast and the theme of “Freely Give", meditate today on the powerful truth of John 3:16. God gave the greatest gift ever given—His one and only Son. God paid the highest price for the greatest gift—His Son’s life on the cross. God gave the greatest gift anyone can receive—salvation through Jesus Christ.
God’s love was not passive—it moved Him to give His one and only Son so that we would not perish. God did not just speak the words, “I love you”; God demonstrates His love in a tangible way in how He gave (and continues to give) His one and only son—Jesus Christ. (Romans 5:8). This was His rescue plan from the beginning. Jesus lived, died, and rose again so that anyone who believes in Him can receive eternal life.
Today, allow God’s great love to be renewed in you. We do not want to become like the church in Ephesus when God told them that they had “abandoned the love you had at first.” (Revelation 2:4) Rather, we want to follow Jude’s encouragement to “keep yourselves in the love of God” (Jude 1:21). Receive God’s love that He lavishly pours out on you (1 John 3:1).
And as we receive this incredible gift, we are called to share it. Jesus said, “Freely you have received; freely give” (Matthew 10:8). Because God gave His Son so that the world might be saved, we too want to give Jesus to others by sharing His message. Let this fast sharpen your awareness of those around you who have not yet received Him as Savior. Pray for boldness, compassion, and opportunities to point others to the eternal life found only in Christ.
Right now, ask God for people whom He wants you to give Jesus to. Write down the names of people who have yet to receive the greatest gift ever given. Ask God for specific ways in which you can share the love of Jesus with those who have yet to receive eternal life in Jesus.
Prayer:
Father, thank You for giving the greatest gift ever given—Your Son Jesus—and for the eternal life I receive through Him. Thank You that through belief in Jesus, I will not perish but will have everlasting life. During this fast, help me receive Your love and salvation in a deeper way. And Lord, because I have freely received, help me freely give. Use me to share Jesus, show Your love, and offer the hope of salvation to those around me. Make my life a vessel of Your grace and Your glory. Amen.
Stephen Hartley
2nd Wave Team Leader & Pastor in Dacula, GA
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” — John 3:16 (ESV)
As we continue in the 21-day fast and the theme of “Freely Give", meditate today on the powerful truth of John 3:16. God gave the greatest gift ever given—His one and only Son. God paid the highest price for the greatest gift—His Son’s life on the cross. God gave the greatest gift anyone can receive—salvation through Jesus Christ.
God’s love was not passive—it moved Him to give His one and only Son so that we would not perish. God did not just speak the words, “I love you”; God demonstrates His love in a tangible way in how He gave (and continues to give) His one and only son—Jesus Christ. (Romans 5:8). This was His rescue plan from the beginning. Jesus lived, died, and rose again so that anyone who believes in Him can receive eternal life.
Today, allow God’s great love to be renewed in you. We do not want to become like the church in Ephesus when God told them that they had “abandoned the love you had at first.” (Revelation 2:4) Rather, we want to follow Jude’s encouragement to “keep yourselves in the love of God” (Jude 1:21). Receive God’s love that He lavishly pours out on you (1 John 3:1).
And as we receive this incredible gift, we are called to share it. Jesus said, “Freely you have received; freely give” (Matthew 10:8). Because God gave His Son so that the world might be saved, we too want to give Jesus to others by sharing His message. Let this fast sharpen your awareness of those around you who have not yet received Him as Savior. Pray for boldness, compassion, and opportunities to point others to the eternal life found only in Christ.
Right now, ask God for people whom He wants you to give Jesus to. Write down the names of people who have yet to receive the greatest gift ever given. Ask God for specific ways in which you can share the love of Jesus with those who have yet to receive eternal life in Jesus.
Prayer:
Father, thank You for giving the greatest gift ever given—Your Son Jesus—and for the eternal life I receive through Him. Thank You that through belief in Jesus, I will not perish but will have everlasting life. During this fast, help me receive Your love and salvation in a deeper way. And Lord, because I have freely received, help me freely give. Use me to share Jesus, show Your love, and offer the hope of salvation to those around me. Make my life a vessel of Your grace and Your glory. Amen.
Stephen Hartley
2nd Wave Team Leader & Pastor in Dacula, GA
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