Be merciful to those who doubt; Jude 23
Although he wrote this letter when he was very old, Jude is the younger brother of Jesus and their brother James. He expresses in the early verses of this short letter he wanted to write about Christian fellowship, but he learned of teachers with very secular immorality coming to a place of spiritual leadership and using it to abuse and corrupt. Jude’s intention was to build resistance to those who taught falsehoods and strengthen the ethics of those who love and believe.
Jude himself did not believe that Jesus was the Son of God during His earthly ministry. He was witness to Jesus’ earthly works and still did not follow! It was the resurrection that brought about his faith. He knew doubt, but he also knew the glory, wonder and transformation of grace and mercy.
We are called to extend Christ like behavior to a world in need of salvation. Your faith can be someone’s answer to prayer in overcoming doubt, accessing the Power of the Holy Spirit and/or finding grace and mercy. What an amazing calling for each of us.
Have a great Wednesday
Gretchen