When I was in seminary, one of my professors reminded us that the whole of Scripture is God’s self-revelation—His testimony of who He is and how we can know Him. Period. Without engaging the written Word and learning to live in God’s character, we risk seeking a god of our own making.
God is holy Truth. He cares for us as a good Father, sending His loving Son to bring salvation and eternal life, and providing His Spirit to help and transform our souls—our minds, wills, and emotions. We need the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Otherwise, we can easily wander through life, blind to the powerful presence of our Creator.
In today’s passage, we read a letter of exhortation from Jude, the half-brother of Jesus. Written around 60–80 AD, it reflects a time when the early church faced corruption and distortion of the gospel. Through Jude, the Holy Spirit urges believers to remain steadfast in faith—a place of protection in the love of the Father, through the Son, and by the Spirit.
As we journey toward Jerusalem and the cross of Christ, we must cling to the love of God. If corruption was present in the church then, we should not be surprised to see it today. Jude calls believers to stay true to Christ and to respond with our whole lives to His saving work. Jesus desires more than intellectual agreement—He seeks to transform us into His image, teaching us to love God wholeheartedly and to walk in obedient love toward our neighbors.
Jude vv. 20–21 (VOICE): “You, however, should stand firm in the love of God, constructing a life within the holy faith, praying the Spirit’s prayer, as you wait eagerly for the mercy of our Lord Jesus the Anointed, which leads to eternal life.”
Prayer: Father, thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus, to make the journey to Jerusalem and offer His life for our sins. Teach us to stand firm in Your love, to love our neighbors faithfully, and to pray in alignment with Your Spirit. As Your Church, help us remain true to Christ’s likeness. In Jesus’ name, Amen.