Thriving 365~ John 1:24-29

Start this time seeking the power of the Holy Spirit in prayer. Ask Him to reveal Truth to you and to apply it specifically to your life today.

Thriving in Truth~

Read John 1:24-29.

Take your journal now and jot down a few thoughts that you already have about these passages. Allow God to speak directly to you right now.

What stands out to you right now in this passage?


Is there anything that seems to speak to where you are in your life?


What could be a way you could apply this?



Thriving Together~

John was questioned about his role in ministry by the religious leaders. They wanted to know why he was doing ministry...if he was not a prophet or Elijah or the Messiah. But, John was still not swayed! He not only let Scripture define who he was...but what his ministry was. Because he knew Christ and by that he knew what his own ministry should be.

Oh, that is such a good word for those of us in ministry!! John had a right view of Jesus...and that gave him a right view of his ministry. Our view of Christ will lead us to a right view of ministry and our role in kingdom work. I pray today that knowing Christ and the power of the Cross would define who we are and the ministry that we do. May it all flow out of the Truth of the Word.

Today think about how and why you minister. Is it because no one else will do it if you don't? Is it to make yourself more known? Is it to do your duty? Is it out of compulsion? Or...is the overflow of seeing and knowing and savoring Jesus Christ and the power of His sacrifice and Resurrection?

I pray that in my own life I never see ministry as something I do...but it is the overflow of knowing dearly who Jesus Christ is! He is the One, the Lamb of God who takes away my sins!!! That is where ministry begins and ends.

Thriving Outside~

Think about your own ministries right now. Why do you do them?

In what ways you might be letting your own ideas, opinions, experiences, and strengths define your ministries instead of God. Confess that to Him now. Allow Him to change your heart.

How could these ministries begin to be the overflow of your time with God?

What things need to change in your life today based on the Truth God revealed to you?