Loving others well is difficult. Every day we either fall into old unloving behaviours or we make completely new mistakes in how we treat others. 3 John is God’s call for us to have a love for others that is grounded in the truth, is consistent and is incredibly practical.

Revelation 15-16 shows us the serious but righteous judgments of God on those who continue to rebel against his rule. How should believers respond to such harsh punishment? By giving praise, honour and glory to the only one who saves.

God’s heart for us is that we would live for him. That looks like honouring our church leaders, praying continually and listening to the Holy Spirit. But all of this is impossible unless God is the one who makes it happen.