John 3:31-36 (NRSV)
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Verse 31The one who comes from above is above all; the one who is of the earth belongs to the earth and speaks about earthly things. The one who comes from heaven is above all. Verse 32He testifies to what he has seen and heard, yet no one accepts his testimony. Verse 33Whoever has accepted his testimony has certified this, that God is true. Verse 34He whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for he gives the Spirit without measure. Verse 35The Father loves the Son and has placed all things in his hands. Verse 36Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever disobeys the Son will not see life, but must endure God's wrath.
Devotion
“God is true.” Jesus has testified to this and so we believe it. In a world in which it is not always easy to determine what is “true,” we can stand on the solid ground of God’s truth in Jesus. It is true that God loves us unconditionally. It is true that God will never leave or forsake us. It is true that nothing, not even death, can separate us from God’s love. It is this confidence that empowers us to serve God in a world that is dark and troubled. We can become servants proclaiming God’s love for the world and be that love in service wherever we live.
Prayer
Loving Savior, the truth of God in you is the cornerstone of our
faith. We give you thanks. Amen.