Friday | Further Thought | September 25

September 25: Friday — Further Thought on Lesson 13

Read

• Ellen G. White, “Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled,” pp. 662–680, in The Desire of Ages

Summary

• Jesus’ grace can change your heart and make you alive to God when human effort cannot heal the problem of sin.
• The grace of Jesus is truly amazing because He gives salvation to people who cannot save themselves.
• God is love, and His character never changes even when sin and suffering fill the world.
• The great controversy reveals that God has remained loving and faithful from the beginning of rebellion to its final end.
• The father of the prodigal son shows God’s love by welcoming, forgiving, and restoring his repentant child.
• The Holy Spirit is a divine Person who works in your life and helps you experience the new life in Christ.
• The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit work together to save you and help you grow in your relationship with God.
• The fellowship of the Spirit becomes real when church members show love, unity, forgiveness, care, and selfless service.

Question

• How can I allow God’s grace and the Holy Spirit to make His love visible in my church?

Answer

• I can allow Christ to change my heart and then show His love through forgiveness, kindness, service, and care for others.

Reflection

• Can people experience the love of God through the way I treat, forgive, and serve them?

Takeaway

• Receive Christ’s grace, trust God’s unchanging love, and allow the Holy Spirit to make that love visible through your life and fellowship.