Examine Yourselves — A Biblical Call to Spiritual Reflection

In this devotional message, we explore one of Scripture’s most meaningful spiritual practices: self‑examination. Far from being a source of guilt or fear, the Bible presents self‑examination as a grace‑filled invitation to pause, reflect, and realign our hearts with God.

Drawing from passages such as 2 Corinthians 13:5, Psalm 139:23–24, Psalm 119:59, and Lamentations 3:40, this episode walks through a simple, life‑giving pattern:

• Invite God’s search — letting His gentle light reveal what we cannot see

• Consider your ways — reflecting honestly on our walk with Christ

• Examine and return — responding with confession, gratitude, and renewed obedience

• Confirm your calling — finding assurance and stability in God’s ongoing work in us

This message is especially meaningful for believers in their later seasons of life, offering clarity, peace, and renewed purpose. Whether you’re listening during your quiet time, on a morning walk, or as part of your weekly devotional rhythm, may this reflection encourage you to draw closer to the Lord who lovingly examines and faithfully leads His people.

If this episode blesses you, consider sharing it with someone who could use a gentle reminder of God’s guiding grace.

The Apostle John shares with his Christian audience that their new nature and changed life will change who and how they love. A believer's love for God creates a desire to love and serve others - not a selfish love for personal gain, but a selfless love to bless and benefit others, demonstrating God's active work in a believer's life.

Continuing our 1 John series on 'Assurances', a believer's desire to live a life of obedience to God rather than continuing in sin and remaining under control of the old sin nature assures the believer that God has made him/her a new creation with a new nature, and is now secure in God's family.