Jude, half brother to Jesus, wrote his epistle to warn the church of error, especially leaders who promoted a laxity in standards of holy living, and to challenge believers to remain faithful to God,  We, like they, are encouraged to “Build each other up in the most holy faith, pray in the power of [led by] the Holy Spirit, and await the mercy of the Lord Jesus Christ.”  In doing so, he said we would keep ourselves safe in God’s love.

To those who undermine and destroy faith in God, there will be punishment like that of Sodom and Gomorrah whose inhabitants sought only to serve their pleasure.

DAILY PRAYER:  Lord, Your judgements are to be feared, but we desire to walk in truth and love and holy living.  Empower us today to reach out in love to those who are faltering.

DAILY READING:  Jude