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TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
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“Look beneath the
surface so you can judge correctly.”
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(John 7:24, NLT)
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TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
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You may have heard that it
takes six seconds to make a first impression. Most people don’t realize how
many times they look at someone and instantly decide if they’re going to like
them or not. The scripture says that man looks at the outward appearance of
others while God looks at the heart. Now you might be thinking, “Of course,
God looks at the heart. He’s God. How am I supposed to look at another
person’s heart?” You may not exactly know a person’s heart, but as Jesus said
in this verse, you can look beneath the surface. You can take time to get to
know someone who might look or act differently than you. Don’t just write
someone off because they don’t measure up to your standards. You never know
how God will use that relationship in your life.
Jesus said, “Whatever you’ve
done to the least of these, you’ve done to Me.” In other words, when we make
quick judgments about people, it’s as if we are making quick judgments about
God. Don’t fall into that trap! Instead, look beneath the surface. Look for
the good in others, find some common ground and watch what God will do
through the relationships in your life!
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A PRAYER FOR TODAY
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Father, help me to
look beneath the surface. Help me to see others the way You see them. Show me
how to connect with others and be a blessing everywhere I go in Jesus’ name.
Amen.
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— Joel &
Victoria Osteen
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