Since 2012, She Reads Truth has maintained a singular mission: to be women in the Word of God every day. Ten years later, our community includes “Shes” from across the globe, but our mission hasn’t changed.
Reading Scripture together is the centerpiece of what we do at She Reads Truth. As we spend time as a community reading This Is The Church, we encourage you to start by reading the daily Scripture on your own. Then join us here to engage and encourage one another as we respond to what we’ve read. Each day for this series, we’ll include a brief summary of the reading along with a prompt for conversation.
The Church is a display of Christ’s active work making all things new. As citizens of the eternal kingdom of God, we live in this world yet long for our true and eternal home.
Discussion Question: In light of today’s reading, how can you better live out the truth that we are a new creation commissioned by God?
Take time to reflect on your Scripture reading and today’s question. Share what you are learning with others in the community in the comments.
“Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth” John 17:17
What an incredible revelation to know that we have been hand-selected by the God of the universe to be sent into the world on His mission, just like his only begotten son! Who are we that THE Almighty equips us daily with the ability to serve and minister to His people?
Not a single sparrow falls to the ground without my Father’s knowledge, and how much more valuable am I than a sparrow? (Matthew 10:29-31) He LOVES us and has a plan for our future (Jeremiah 29:11), and what better way to praise Him than to show others what He’s done for us?
Last night, my husband and I were talking about the people he works with. He thinks he doesn’t fit in at all because there’s often gossip, judgement, or sin being discussed. I said, we’re not called to fit in with this world. I know those at his work can tell he’s set apart and hopefully can see Christ’s love in him. This is true for every believer! We are supposed to be set apart and we should not fit in this world. We are called to love those in this world and share Christ’s love but we should not appear as a part of this world! I used to not find myself longing for the day when I can go to heaven, but the older I get and the more I learn about God, I absolutely long for the day I can meet Him!
This verse jumped out at me in this beautiful prayer of Jesus, prayed to the Father for us — then and now. “I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one.” – John 17:15 Christ our Lord prayed not that the evil one would stay away from us, but that God would keep us from the evil one. Thank you Lord your eternal, divine, perfect prayer of ongoing protection. Keep us from the evil one. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, our Father.
Commissioned by God is a heavy Truth. We are not just set apart for ourselves, but to serve God. He made us a new creation to SERVE HIM.
Some scriptures about community.
Hebrews 10:24-25
Psalm 133:1
Matthew 18:20
Charlie, I feel that online church, for a time, was actually a Godsend as it allowed us to worship when the virus forced us to isolate. But I just feel, that as with all things God gives for our good, we, as fallen people can turn it to something He does not intend for us. I loved worshipping in the comfort of my home and found myself making excuses to continue to do so. But our minister reminded us that it is God’s intent for us to worship in community if we are able. Please know, I’m in no way judging or dismissing online church. ( My husband and I rotate going to the Catholic Church and a nondenominational church.)On the weeks we go to the Catholic Church I watch our other church online to hear the message. So online church has been great in that regard! I just know God wants us to also be together and work as one body to share our gifts and His word with the world.
Hope y’all have a wonderful Wednesday! ❤️
Jesus didn’t pray that we would be taken out of the world (John 17:15). Instead, he sent us into the world (John 17:18). Until I receive my heavenly body, I am sent out into the world to spread the hope!
Also, how wonderful is it that I am God’s “prized possession” (James 1:18)?! I am so amazed by His love and grace.