Daily Walk Through the New Testament

August 22

Read John 8:42-9:12

In John 8, the Jews slandered and accused our Lord of being a Samaritan with a demon. Jesus denied their accusation and added, “I honor My Father” (vs. 49). What does it mean to honor God? The rest of the chapter gives us 4 answers. First, it means speaking the truth. The world will slander and deceive, but we who honor God will speak the truth in love. Second, it means obeying God. We are called to please Him, not ourselves. Third, it means glorifying God by the way we live. It is not about us; it is all about Him. Fourth, it means honoring God by loving His Son. Jesus said in John 5:23, “He who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent Him.” The more we love, follow, and obey Jesus, the more we bring honor to God. And if you love Him, you will want to spend time with Him and talk to Him.
How can you speak truth, obey and glorify God, and express love to Jesus today?