Proverbs 27:17
Monday, May 4, 2026
This Teaching Clip made me think of you. Watch MONDAY NIGHT PRAYERS - LECTIO 365 by 24-7 Prayer
This Teaching Clip made me think of you. Watch MONDAY NIGHT PRAYERS - LECTIO 365 by 24-7 Prayer
The Action Point
The Action Point
In today’s verse, John had just explained to his readers that God’s children could be known by their righteous deeds. He cited the example of Cain: we could tell Cain didn’t belong to God because Cain hated his brother, and this hate led to evil action. Children of God are marked by a love that inspires not only feeling, but also right action. Our active love toward our brothers and sisters practically demonstrates our identity.
The sad reality is that Christians’ actions often tell a story that’s the opposite of what we want to tell. Disunity in the church causes Christians to lose their credibility before nonbelievers. This is not a new critique; both Jesus and Paul repeatedly warned the early church of the effects of disunity. And although unity is not directly mentioned here, John speaks about the foundation of unity, which is love for one another. If we have truly passed from death into life in Jesus, we cannot just claim to love each other, but must actually love in action and deed. The world is watching us, judging our message by our actions. Commit to taking decisive action today—the kind that shows our love for each other with sincerity and transparency, so the world may see that God’s love truly abides in us.
What is really important to you today?
What is really important to you today?
These words speak right into your everyday life. Right into your today.
Yes, you are probably a bit like Martha: committed, helpful, busy—and yet internally torn. You say yes to expectations, to tasks, to people, and maybe you are realizing that you have lost sight of what truly matters.
Don’t worry. This is exactly why we are a family—to remind each other of what is truly important! 😍
Because Mary sits at Jesus’ feet. She consciously chooses what is important and urgent.
Wait, was that really urgent? Wouldn’t it have been more urgent to cook Jesus something nice, to offer Him something to drink? I mean: Jesus (!) was visiting! You don’t just sit down like that!
But yes—you do. Our minds simply need to understand this: Jesus doesn’t need coffee. He wants your heart. ❤️
Just imagine it: Jesus went to the cross for you out of pure love. Now you finally meet Him—and the first thing that comes to mind is: “Oh, I need to serve Him, cook Him something nice.”
But we need to understand: He gave His life. True gratitude means: I stop—and I don’t stop worshiping Him! 🙌🏻
While we are thinking, What can I give Jesus? He would actually be pleased if we lay everything down for a moment to worship Him.
And while we worship Him—you can believe this—He will speak. He will show you ways that were hidden from you. He will give answers you’ve been searching for so long. He will fill you with the love your heart has long been longing for.
Stopping to worship will take you further than simply continuing to push through. 😉
And when you hear this, what is truly important in your everyday life, in your today?
You are a miracle!
Déborah Rosenkran
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